Overview
ISERNIA_TAVERNA wastewater treatment plant serves Isernia, Molise, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 33,164 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ISERNIA_TAVERNA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Isernia, in the Molise region of Italy. It serves a population of around 33,164 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, ISERNIA_TAVERNA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. For inland plants discharging into freshwater bodies, the directive may also mandate more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication. It is expected to comply with Italian national regulations implementing the directive. The treated effluent from ISERNIA_TAVERNA is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Volturno River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the downstream marine environment, supporting aquatic life and reducing nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Volturno River basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea near the Gulf of Gaeta. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity. The downstream environment includes sensitive habitats that benefit from reduced nutrient loads and improved water quality from effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
ISERNIA_TAVERNA is located in Isernia, in the Molise region of Italy, along Strada Provinciale Sant'Ippolito.
The plant serves approximately 33,164 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Volturno River basin, which ultimately flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with potential tertiary requirements if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Italy, plants serving medium agglomerations typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, in line with EU directives.
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