Overview
C_DA_ALVATA_PTP_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant serving Potenza Picena, Marche, Italy. It serves a population of 10,863 and is located within 50 km of the Adriatic coast.
C_DA_ALVATA_PTP_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Contrada Alvata area of Porto Potenza Picena, part of the municipality of Potenza Picena in the Marche region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,863, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, 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 plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive marine ecosystems. The Marche coast supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea via local drainage channels. The Adriatic Sea is a shallow, semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it susceptible to eutrophication from nutrient inputs. The coastal area supports seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, which require low nutrient levels to thrive. Effective wastewater treatment helps maintain the ecological balance of this marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Contrada Alvata area of Porto Potenza Picena, part of the municipality of Potenza Picena in the Marche region of Italy.
The plant serves a population of 10,863, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local drainage channels that flow into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed marine basin.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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