Overview
CASTELMAURO_FONTICELLA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Castelmauro, Molise, Italy. It treats wastewater for a population of 2,585 with a designed capacity of 3,250 m³/day.
CASTELMAURO_FONTICELLA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Castelmauro, in the Molise region of Italy. Serving a population of approximately 2,585, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for this small inland community. The facility operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. The plant utilizes advanced treatment processes, going beyond the secondary treatment typically required for agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent. With a designed capacity of 3,250 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 511.74 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The facility is not within 10 km of the coast but lies within 50 km, suggesting its discharge may eventually reach the Adriatic Sea via local waterways. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain toward the Adriatic Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the downstream aquatic environment, including the Biferno River basin and the coastal marine ecosystem. By removing nutrients and pollutants, the facility supports water quality in a region known for its agricultural and natural landscapes.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Acqua Borrana stream, a tributary of the Biferno River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Biferno basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and tourism. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, protecting downstream habitats and the coastal marine environment from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
CASTELMAURO_FONTICELLA is located in Castelmauro, in the Molise region of Italy, near the Acqua Borrana stream.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,585 people in the Castelmauro area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Acqua Borrana stream, which flows into the Biferno River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent), it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. The advanced treatment level indicates a commitment to protecting the downstream environment.
Nearby plants