Overview
CASTELBELLINO_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant serving Stazione, Castelbellino, Italy. It serves a population of 16,552 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
CASTELBELLINO_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Stazione, a locality within the municipality of Castelbellino in the Marche region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,552, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and discharges into the local watershed. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration in Italy, CASTELBELLINO_DEP is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the wastewater from its service area. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Esino River basin. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Adriatic coastal ecosystem. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Esino River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nursery areas. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect biodiversity in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
CASTELBELLINO_DEP is located in Stazione, a locality in the municipality of Castelbellino, in the province of Ancona, Marche region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 16,552, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Esino River and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving a medium agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-150,000 PE) in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU UWWTD, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving water is sensitive.
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