Overview
FALCONARA_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant serving Falconara Marittima, Italy. It handles a population of 69,412 and is located near the Adriatic coast in the Marche region.
FALCONARA_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Falconara Marittima, a coastal town in the Marche region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 69,412 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Its location near the Adriatic Sea makes its discharge management critical for coastal water quality. As a plant of this scale in Italy, FALCONARA_DEP is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent. For sensitive areas, such as coastal zones, more stringent treatment may be required to prevent eutrophication. The plant's designed capacity is 1. 00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate capacity. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin that is sensitive to nutrient pollution. The Marche coast supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment helps protect bathing waters and marine ecosystems along this stretch of the Italian coast.
Environmental context
FALCONARA_DEP discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a shallow basin connected to the Mediterranean. The local watershed includes the Esino River and other smaller coastal streams. The Adriatic Sea supports important fisheries and is a major tourist destination. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, especially in coastal areas with limited water exchange. The plant's operation is therefore critical for maintaining water quality standards under the EU Water Framework Directive.
Frequently asked questions
FALCONARA_DEP is located in Falconara Marittima, a town in the Marche region of central Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves approximately 69,412 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from FALCONARA_DEP is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, likely via an outfall that ensures proper dilution and dispersion.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, FALCONARA_DEP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, for sensitive coastal areas, more advanced treatment to prevent eutrophication.
For agglomerations of this size in Italy, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard. In coastal sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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