Overview
Larino Fonte Di Basso wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Larino in Molise, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 8,590.
The Larino Fonte Di Basso wastewater treatment plant is located in Larino, a town in the Molise region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of 8,590 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this small agglomeration. As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into inland waters. The plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as a minimum for its scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain toward the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the regional hydrology. The plant helps protect downstream ecosystems, including coastal areas, from nutrient pollution and other contaminants, supporting water quality in the Adriatic basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Larino, in the province of Campobasso, Molise region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 8,590 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain toward the Adriatic Sea.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD, which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into inland waters and coastal areas.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary biological treatment to meet EU standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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