Overview
S_MARIA_A_TERME_CMN_DEP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Comunanza, Marche, Italy, serving about 3,153 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed within the Aso River basin.
S_MARIA_A_TERME_CMN_DEP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Comunanza, in the Marche region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,153, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated along Strada Provinciale 238 near the Aso River valley. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. With a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day and a reported discharge volume of 485.39 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Aso River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Aso River's water quality and the downstream coastal environment. The Marche region relies on such facilities to safeguard both freshwater ecosystems and the Adriatic's marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Aso River basin, which flows eastward through the Marche region into the Adriatic Sea. The Aso River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin, is sensitive to nutrient inputs that can cause eutrophication. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, protecting both the river's ecological health and the coastal marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Comunanza, in the Marche region of central Italy, along Strada Provinciale 238 near the Aso River valley.
The plant serves approximately 3,153 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Aso River and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for communities with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 discharging into freshwater.
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