Overview
BASSO_TENNA_FRM_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant serving Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy. It serves a population of 3,844 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
BASSO_TENNA_FRM_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Porto Sant'Elpidio, in the province of Fermo, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,844 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian regulations. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. Italian wastewater treatment plants are typically regulated by regional environmental agencies, with permits issued under national implementation of EU directives. The plant is situated near the Adriatic coast, within 50 km of the sea. Its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the marine environment of the central Adriatic. The area supports coastal ecosystems and is part of the broader Adriatic basin.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Adriatic coast in the Marche region. Treated wastewater likely enters local streams or drainage channels that flow into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive coastal ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and nursery habitats for fish. Discharges must comply with Italian and EU standards to protect water quality and marine life.
Frequently asked questions
BASSO_TENNA_FRM_DEP is located in Porto Sant'Elpidio, in the province of Fermo, Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,844 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Adriatic Sea, as it is located within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Adriatic Sea.
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