Overview
BELLOCCHI_FNO_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant serving Fano, Italy. It serves a population of 6,076 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit, operating under EU regulations.
BELLOCCHI_FNO_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Bellocchi locality of Fano, in the Pesaro e Urbino province of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,076 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. It is situated near the Adriatic coast, within 50 km of the sea, and plays a role in managing municipal wastewater for the area. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets standards for protecting the marine environment. The treated effluent likely discharges into the Adriatic Sea, either directly or via local watercourses. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and diverse marine life. The plant's operation contributes to safeguarding water quality in this coastal region, supporting tourism and fisheries in the Marche area.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Adriatic coast, within 50 km of the sea. The receiving water body is likely the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which are important for biodiversity and coastal protection. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
BELLOCCHI_FNO_DEP is located in the Bellocchi locality of Fano, in the Pesaro e Urbino province of Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,076 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Adriatic Sea, either directly or via local watercourses, as it is located within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian plant, BELLOCCHI_FNO_DEP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent) in Italy, the EU directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving water bodies, especially in sensitive coastal areas.
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