CALCINELLI_SLT_DEP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Calcinelli, Italy

CALCINELLI_SLT_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Calcinelli, a frazione of Colli al Metauro in the Marche region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,725 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. It is situated near the Metauro River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. As an Italian plant serving a medium agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Regulatory standards ensure appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Metauro River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fishing. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the sensitive coastal ecosystem.

The plant is located in the Metauro River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Metauro River supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor. The Adriatic Sea near the Marche coast is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. Nutrient inputs from wastewater must be carefully managed to avoid eutrophication and algal blooms.