Overview
Palata Cupariello is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Palata, Molise, Italy. It treats wastewater for a population of 2,911 with a designed capacity of 3,009 m³/day.
Palata Cupariello is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Palata, a municipality in the province of Campobasso, Molise region, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,911 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and operates within the Adriatic Sea drainage basin. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 3,009 m³/day and a discharge volume of 576.28 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As an Italian facility, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting both local ecosystems and downstream coastal environments. Its advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Biferno River basin. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads, protecting coastal ecosystems and supporting biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Palata Cupariello is located in Palata, a municipality in the province of Campobasso, Molise region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,911 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Biferno River basin and ultimately into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU requirements for sensitive areas.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment based on receiving water sensitivity.
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