Overview
BONEFRO_LOC_CAPRIOLO is a secondary treatment plant in Bonefro, Molise, Italy, with a designed capacity of 500 cubic meters per day. It serves the local community and discharges into inland waters.
BONEFRO_LOC_CAPRIOLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bonefro, a town in the province of Campobasso, Molise region, Italy. The plant provides secondary treatment for municipal wastewater, serving the local population as part of the region's water infrastructure. With a designed capacity of 500 cubic meters per day, the plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale, ensuring compliance with European standards for wastewater management. The treated effluent is discharged into local inland water bodies, contributing to the protection of the surrounding environment. The plant plays a role in safeguarding the water quality of the region's rivers and streams, which ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into inland water bodies within the Molise region, part of the Adriatic Sea basin. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bonefro, a town in the province of Campobasso, Molise region, Italy.
The plant has a designed capacity of 500 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000.
The plant treats wastewater before discharge into local water bodies, helping to protect the Molise region's rivers and streams that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, preserving water quality for ecosystems and human use.
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