Overview
Campobasso San Pietro 6A is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 44,537 people in Campobasso, Molise, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Campobasso San Pietro 6A is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Campobasso, the capital of the Molise region in southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 44,537, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is Strada Comunale Carriera degli Schiavi, Campobasso, Molise, 86100. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, Campobasso San Pietro 6A is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 PE, the directive mandates secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required if the discharge is into sensitive areas. It is expected to meet these EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Biferno River basin. The Molise region is characterized by hilly terrain and a Mediterranean climate, with agriculture and small industries in the vicinity. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and the coastal environment of the Adriatic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Biferno River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Biferno River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for irrigation in the Molise region. The Adriatic Sea near the Molise coast is ecologically sensitive, hosting seagrass meadows and fish nursery areas that require protection from nutrient pollution and contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
Campobasso San Pietro 6A is located at Strada Comunale Carriera degli Schiavi, Campobasso, Molise, 86100, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 44,537 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the Biferno River basin, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 PE, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment. Tertiary treatment may be required if the discharge is into sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication.
Nearby plants