Overview
RICCIA PESCO DELLO ZINGARO wastewater treatment plant serves Riccia, Molise, Italy. The facility treats wastewater for approximately 7,854 residents under EU regulatory standards.
RICCIA PESCO DELLO ZINGARO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Riccia, in the Molise region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,854 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are governed by Italian regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to EU requirements for appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. Italian plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment or equivalent to meet national discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Fortore River basin. The surrounding area is characterized by hilly terrain and agricultural land, with the plant playing a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fortore River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. The inland location reduces direct marine impact, but the plant's effluent quality is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the river system and the coastal Adriatic environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Viale Federico Ciccaglione, Riccia, in the province of Campobasso, Molise region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 7,854 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Fortore River basin, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment or equivalent to meet national standards, ensuring compliance with EU directives and protection of local water bodies.
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