CAPOLUOGO_SAV_DEP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sant'Angelo in Vado, Marche, Italy

CAPOLUOGO_SAV_DEP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Sant'Angelo in Vado, a town in the Marche region of Italy. The plant serves a population of about 3,792 residents and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 816.53 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment levels based on the sensitivity of receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea. The Marche region features a mix of agricultural and urban areas, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, part of the Metauro River basin. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in coastal waters.