Overview
EST_SASSO_URB_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant serving Urbino, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 2,370.
EST_SASSO_URB_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Urbino, in the Marche region of Italy. The plant serves a population of 2,370, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas. As a small-scale plant, EST_SASSO_URB_DEP operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving water bodies. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Metauro River or nearby watercourses. The region is characterized by hilly terrain and a Mediterranean climate, with the receiving waters supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
EST_SASSO_URB_DEP discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Metauro River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and invertebrate communities typical of Apennine streams. The plant's location in a hilly, inland area means its effluent contributes to the overall water quality of the Metauro basin, which is important for both ecological balance and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
EST_SASSO_URB_DEP is located at 9, Via i Maggetti, Urbino, in the province of Pesaro e Urbino, Marche region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 2,370, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Metauro River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, EST_SASSO_URB_DEP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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