Overview
CAMPO_QUADRO_GBC_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant serving Cattolica, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It serves a population of 20,233 and is located near the Adriatic coast.
CAMPO_QUADRO_GBC_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cattolica, a coastal town in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The plant serves a population of 20,233, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Its location near the Adriatic Sea makes it part of the region's coastal wastewater infrastructure. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, such as coastal zones prone to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Adriatic Sea, either directly or via a local watercourse. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal water quality, which supports tourism and fisheries in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in Cattolica, on the Adriatic coast of Italy. Treated wastewater likely flows into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin connected to the Ionian Sea and ultimately the Mediterranean. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass beds and migratory fish species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, so effective treatment is critical for maintaining ecological balance in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
CAMPO_QUADRO_GBC_DEP is located at 15, Via S. Ghia, Cattolica, in the province of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 20,233, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Adriatic Sea, either directly or via a local watercourse, given its proximity to the coast.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and more stringent treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary biological treatment, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Adriatic Sea, to comply with EU directives.
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