Overview
CAPOLUOGO_LOCALITA_ELE_CTR_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant serving Castelraimondo, Marche, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 5,094 and operates under EU regulatory standards.
CAPOLUOGO_LOCALITA_ELE_CTR_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Castelraimondo, in the province of Macerata, Marche region, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,094, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local watercourses that drain toward the Adriatic Sea. As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For small agglomerations in non-sensitive areas, secondary treatment is typically mandated. The plant's operational details are managed by the local municipality or a regional utility, consistent with Italian wastewater governance. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea via the Potenza River or other local streams. The Marche region's rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for irrigation and recreation. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Potenza River basin, which flows eastward through the Marche region and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and natural habitats, and effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Castelraimondo, in the province of Macerata, Marche region, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,094 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Potenza River basin, which flows to the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 PE) in non-sensitive areas, secondary treatment is standard. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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