Overview
SAMBUCHETO_MCS_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 5,948 people in Macerata, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
SAMBUCHETO_MCS_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Contrada Acquesalate area of Macerata, in the Marche region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,948 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and coastal waters. For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, secondary treatment is typically mandated, though specific treatment levels may vary based on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain toward the Adriatic Sea, given Macerata's inland location about 30 km from the coast. The region's rivers, such as the Potenza or Chienti, flow eastward into the Adriatic, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and coastal habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Marche region, approximately 30 km from the Adriatic Sea. Treated wastewater likely enters local tributaries of the Potenza or Chienti rivers, which flow into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic coastal zone supports important marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and nursery areas for fish species, making nutrient and pollutant management critical for downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
SAMBUCHETO_MCS_DEP is located at Contrada Acquesalate in Macerata, in the Marche region of central Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,948 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that drain toward the Adriatic Sea, likely via the Potenza or Chienti river basins.
As an Italian plant, SAMBUCHETO_MCS_DEP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment, unless discharging into less sensitive areas where primary treatment may be acceptable.
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