FERRAZZANO_CONTRADA_CESE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ferrazzano, Molise, Italy

FERRAZZANO_CONTRADA_CESE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ferrazzano, a municipality in the province of Campobasso, Molise, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 720 residents and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent. Its designed capacity is 1200 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 142.53 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like this, the directive requires appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies. The plant's advanced level indicates compliance with sensitive area requirements or local environmental regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Biferno River basin. The Molise region is characterized by hilly terrain and agricultural landscapes, and the plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems. Its advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and supports the ecological health of the receiving waters.

The plant discharges into the Biferno River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient pollution, protecting downstream habitats and the marine environment from eutrophication.