CAMERANO_DEP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Aspio Terme, Italy

CAMERANO_DEP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Aspio Terme, a frazione of Camerano in the province of Ancona, Marche region, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 27,504, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Adriatic coast places it within a sensitive coastal zone. As an Italian plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, CAMERANO_DEP is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a facility sized for its population load. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Adriatic Sea via local watercourses or directly, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The receiving environment supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and the ecological health of the Adriatic basin.

The plant is located near the Adriatic coast in the Marche region, within the drainage basin of the Adriatic Sea. Treated wastewater likely flows into local streams or directly into the sea, impacting coastal ecosystems. The Adriatic Sea supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and is a vital resource for tourism and fishing. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect this sensitive marine environment.