Overview
POZZILLI_GINESTRE wastewater treatment plant serves Pozzilli, Molise, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 21,057. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
POZZILLI_GINESTRE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pozzilli, within the province of Isernia in the Molise region of Italy. The facility serves a population equivalent of 21,057, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, POZZILLI_GINESTRE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian regulations mandate compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Volturno River basin. The surrounding area is characterized by the Apennine mountains and agricultural land, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Volturno River basin, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The area's karst geology and agricultural runoff make nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
POZZILLI_GINESTRE is located in Pozzilli, in the province of Isernia, Molise region, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 21,057, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Volturno River basin, which ultimately flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 PE, POZZILLI_GINESTRE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and compliance with effluent quality standards.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-150,000 PE) in Italy, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment. Plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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