MORAZZANO_PLL_DEP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pollenza, Italy

MORAZZANO_PLL_DEP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Colle, Pollenza, in the Macerata province of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,073 people and has a designed capacity of 2,400 cubic meters per day, with a discharge volume of 410.38 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent) are typically required to provide secondary treatment, but the advanced level here indicates a higher standard, possibly due to sensitive receiving waters or local regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Potenza River or nearby streams. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and tourism. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.

The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Potenza River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine and freshwater ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.