Overview
RIO BERTO MTG DEP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Piane di Montegiorgio, Marche, Italy. It serves a population of 2,994 with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and a discharge volume of 592.71 m³/day.
RIO BERTO MTG DEP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Piane di Montegiorgio, within the municipality of Montegiorgio in the Marche region of central Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,994 residents and is designed to treat up to 2,000 cubic meters of wastewater per day, with a current discharge volume of 592.71 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment plant, 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 advanced processes ensure high-quality effluent that meets stringent environmental standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the protection of the Adriatic coastal ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in the Fermo province and supporting the region's environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Tenna River basin. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nursery areas. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical to preventing eutrophication in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
RIO BERTO MTG DEP is located in Piane di Montegiorgio, a locality in the municipality of Montegiorgio, in the province of Fermo, Marche region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,994 residents in the Piane di Montegiorgio area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Tenna River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in compliance with EU standards for sensitive areas.
As an advanced treatment plant serving a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent), it meets the EU directive's requirements for appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
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