Misano Adriatico Wastewater Treatment Plant: Serving Emilia-Romagna, Italy

The Misano Adriatico wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the town of Misano Adriatico, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It serves a population of approximately 28,493 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Conca River, close to the Adriatic coast. As an Italian plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires at least secondary treatment for such agglomerations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Conca River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nursery areas. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and supporting the region's tourism and marine biodiversity.

The plant discharges into the Conca River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near Misano Adriatico. The Adriatic Sea is a shallow, semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass beds and fish spawning grounds, and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality for recreational use.