MOLINO_VECCHIO_FLR_DEP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Belmonte Piceno, Italy

MOLINO_VECCHIO_FLR_DEP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Belmonte Piceno, in the Fermo province of the Marche region, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,711 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. It is situated along Strada Provinciale 214 Val di Tenna, reflecting its role in managing local municipal wastewater. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and a discharge volume of 536.68 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating effective management of local wastewater flows. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Tenna River. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive coastal environment of the Adriatic, supporting water quality and aquatic life in the region.

The plant discharges into the Tenna River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed marine basin with significant ecological importance, supporting diverse fisheries and migratory species. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in the coastal zone. The region's Mediterranean climate, with seasonal rainfall variations, influences the river's flow and the dilution capacity of the receiving waters.