MOIE_DEP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Moie, Marche, Italy

MOIE_DEP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Moie, a town in the Marche region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,946 people, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this community. Its designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day indicates a facility sized to handle local flows, with a current discharge volume of 840.08 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This level of treatment is consistent with Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The plant's capacity utilization suggests it operates well within its design limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea. The Marche region's rivers, such as the Esino and Misa, flow eastward from the Apennines to the Adriatic. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect these water bodies and the coastal marine environment from nutrient pollution, supporting aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into the local river network within the Esino basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive coastal ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nursery areas. Advanced treatment at MOIE_DEP reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in the downstream environment.