Overview
SAN CATALDO USS DEP serves Ussita, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 5,215 people. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SAN CATALDO USS DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ussita, in the Marche region of central Italy. The facility serves a population of around 5,215, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its location in the Apennine mountains influences its operational context. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. Italy has transposed this directive into national law, and the plant is expected to comply with these standards. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for the local community. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Potenza River or nearby streams. The region is characterized by mountainous terrain and supports diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river system, part of the Potenza River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for regional fisheries. The mountainous terrain of the Apennines means the watershed is sensitive to pollution, requiring effective treatment to maintain water quality and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
SAN CATALDO USS DEP is located in Ussita, in the province of Macerata, Marche region, central Italy. The address is Strada Provinciale 135 Visso - Ussita, Sasso, Sant'Eusebio, Ussita.
The plant serves approximately 5,215 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local river system, which is part of the Potenza River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law. For its population size, secondary treatment is required.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents must provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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