Overview
Fabriano Via Bachelet DEP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving about 21,438 people in Fabriano, Marche, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this
The Fabriano Via Bachelet DEP wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Fabriano in the Marche region of central Italy. With a population equivalent of approximately 21,438, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is located in a hilly inland area, contributing to the local sanitation infrastructure. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment levels. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Esino River basin. The Marche region's rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water resources. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Esino River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea near the Marche coast. The Esino River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and nursery areas for fish. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect these habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Vittorio Bachelet in Fabriano, in the Marche region of central Italy. It serves the local municipality and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 21,438 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Esino River basin, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In Italy, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Adriatic Sea.
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