Overview
MONTENERO_COSTA wastewater treatment plant serves Montenero di Bisaccia, Molise, Italy, with a population equivalent of 19,284. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
MONTENERO_COSTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Montenero di Bisaccia, in the Molise region of Italy. Serving a population equivalent of 19,284, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for this coastal town. The facility is situated within 50 km of the Adriatic coast, highlighting its importance for protecting coastal waters. As an Italian plant, MONTENERO_COSTA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, such as those discharging into coastal waters, more stringent treatment may be required. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate scale facility. The treated effluent from MONTENERO_COSTA is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and diverse marine life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the coastal environment, which supports tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and is vulnerable to nutrient pollution. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality for tourism and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
MONTENERO_COSTA is located in Montenero di Bisaccia, in the Molise region of Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 19,284 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, MONTENERO_COSTA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide at least secondary treatment. In coastal areas, additional nutrient removal may be necessary to protect sensitive marine environments.
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