Overview
MACCHIAGODENA_CENTOMANI is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Macchiagodena, Molise, Italy, serving about 2,671 people with a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day.
MACCHIAGODENA_CENTOMANI is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Macchiagodena, in the province of Isernia, Molise, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,671 and has a designed capacity of 4,500 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 528.76 m³/day. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The advanced level indicates the use of tertiary processes such as filtration or nutrient removal. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Biferno River basin. The Molise region is characterized by hilly terrain and agricultural land, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Biferno River basin, which flows eastward through Molise and into the Adriatic Sea. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and small settlements, where treated effluent supports base flow and aquatic habitat. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive coastal ecosystems, making nutrient removal from advanced treatment important for preventing eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Macchiagodena, in the province of Isernia, Molise, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,671 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses within the Biferno River basin, which flows to the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and other tertiary processes beyond secondary treatment.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on receiving water sensitivity.
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