Overview
PORTOCANNONE_BUCCARO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,860 people in Campomarino, Molise, Italy. It discharges treated water near the Adriatic coast.
PORTOCANNONE_BUCCARO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Campomarino, within the Molise region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,860 residents and has a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 566.18 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant's scale corresponds to a small agglomeration, for which the directive mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant is situated within 10 kilometers of the Adriatic Sea, making its discharge environmentally significant. Treated effluent likely flows into local streams or directly into coastal waters, impacting the marine ecosystem. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive coastal zones that require careful management of nutrient inputs to prevent eutrophication.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed includes small coastal streams that drain the Molise hills. Downstream, the Adriatic supports diverse marine life and important fisheries. Effective treatment at this plant helps protect coastal water quality and marine habitats from excessive nutrient loads.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Campomarino, in the Molise region of Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves approximately 2,860 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Adriatic Sea, likely via local streams or direct coastal outfall.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, as required for sensitive coastal areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law. For small agglomerations like this, the directive requires appropriate treatment to protect sensitive receiving waters such as the Adriatic Sea.
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