Overview
Guglionesi Fonte Nuova wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Guglionesi in Molise, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 8,312.
The Guglionesi Fonte Nuova wastewater treatment plant is located in the Molise region of Italy, serving the town of Guglionesi in the province of Campobasso. The plant is designed to treat wastewater from a population of 8,312, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, and it is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and coastal environment, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows toward the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive marine ecosystems. The Molise region's rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and tourism. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Case FIAT, Guglionesi, in the province of Campobasso, Molise, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 8,312, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows to the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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