RIO_INFERNO_MTR_DEP, Montegranaro

Overview

RIO_INFERNO_MTR_DEP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Montegranaro, Italy, serving 1,747 people. It discharges 345.84 m³/day of treated wastewater and is located within 10 km of the Adriatic coast.

RIO_INFERNO_MTR_DEP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Montegranaro, in the Fermo province of Italy's Marche region. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,747 people and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 345.84 m³/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 proximity to the Adriatic coast (within 10 km) underscores the importance of advanced treatment to protect coastal water quality. The treated effluent from RIO_INFERNO_MTR_DEP ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the coastal waters of the Marche region, supporting tourism, fisheries, and biodiversity along the Adriatic coastline.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The Adriatic coast near Montegranaro supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, mitigating eutrophication risks and protecting the ecological health of the coastal zone.

Frequently asked questions

RIO_INFERNO_MTR_DEP is located in Montegranaro, in the Fermo province of the Marche region, Italy. The address is Strada Cimitero, Montegranaro, 63812.

The plant serves a population of approximately 1,747 people.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.

The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is particularly important given its proximity to the Adriatic Sea, a sensitive coastal environment.

As an Italian plant, RIO_INFERNO_MTR_DEP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For plants serving small agglomerations (under 2,000 people), the directive requires appropriate treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds the minimum requirements, reflecting the need to protect the nearby Adriatic Sea.