PERGOLA_CAPOLUOGO_DEP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pergola, Italy

PERGOLA_CAPOLUOGO_DEP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Pergola, in the Marche region of central Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,781 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Cesano River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. 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 5,000 m³/day and a reported discharge volume of 720.42 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of municipal wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea via the Cesano River. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Cesano River and the coastal environment of the Adriatic Sea, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.

The plant discharges into the Cesano River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. The advanced treatment provided by the plant helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, mitigating eutrophication risks and protecting marine biodiversity in the coastal zone.