Overview
CAPOLUOGO_SLC_DEP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Arcevia, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of 2,326 with a designed capacity of 2,200 m³/day.
CAPOLUOGO_SLC_DEP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Frazione Nidastore area of Arcevia, in the Ancona province of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,326 people, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this small agglomeration. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 2,200 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 380 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment, and the advanced level here exceeds that standard. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its discharge contributes to the health of coastal ecosystems. Advanced treatment helps protect sensitive receiving waters from eutrophication and other pollution impacts.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. The Adriatic Sea supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing ground. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
CAPOLUOGO_SLC_DEP is located in Frazione Nidastore, Arcevia, in the province of Ancona, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 2,326 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size require secondary treatment. CAPOLUOGO_SLC_DEP provides advanced treatment, exceeding the directive's minimum requirements.
In Italy, small agglomerations typically employ secondary or advanced treatment to comply with the EU UWWTD, ensuring protection of sensitive water bodies like the Adriatic Sea.
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