Overview
CANTIANO_CNT_DEP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Cantiano, Marche, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,675 people with a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.
CANTIANO_CNT_DEP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cantiano, a town in the Marche region of central Italy. Situated along the Via Flaminia in the Pontedazzo area, the facility serves a population of about 2,675 residents, reflecting a small-scale agglomeration typical of inland Italian communities. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 441.62 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating efficient management of local wastewater flows. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Metauro River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting both ecological health and downstream uses such as agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Metauro River basin, which flows eastward through the Marche region and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in the coastal Adriatic ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Statale 3 Via Flaminia in Pontedazzo di Cantiano, in the municipality of Cantiano, Pesaro e Urbino province, Marche region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,675 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Metauro River basin and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum requirement under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland freshwater discharges.
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