PETACCIATO_PIANO_CROCETTA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Petacciato, Molise, Italy

PETACCIATO_PIANO_CROCETTA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Petacciato, in the Molise region of Italy. The plant serves a small population of 848 residents and has a design capacity of 3500 m³/day, indicating it is sized to accommodate future growth or seasonal variations. Its advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for sensitive environments. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond the secondary treatment requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant's discharge volume of 167.87 m³/day reflects its current operational load. Italy implements the directive through national regulations, and plants like this are typically subject to permits that specify effluent limits for nutrients and other pollutants. The plant is located within 10 km of the Adriatic coast, making its discharge potentially impactful on coastal water quality. The treated effluent likely flows into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea, supporting marine ecosystems. The advanced treatment helps protect the coastal environment from eutrophication and other pollution risks.

The plant is situated near the Adriatic coast in Molise, a region with a mix of agricultural and urban land use. Treated wastewater from the plant likely discharges into small streams or directly into the Adriatic Sea, which supports diverse marine life including fish, mollusks, and migratory birds. The advanced treatment level is crucial for minimizing nutrient loading and protecting the sensitive coastal ecosystem from eutrophication.