Overview
SAN_MARTINO_DEL_PIANO_FSS_DEP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Fossombrone, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,084 people with a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.
SAN_MARTINO_DEL_PIANO_FSS_DEP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Fossombrone, in the Marche region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of around 6,084, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the Adriatic coast. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The designed capacity is 6,000 m³/day, and the reported discharge volume is 681.93 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Metauro River basin. This discharge contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems, including coastal waters. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting both environmental health and compliance with national and EU standards.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Metauro River, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea near Fano. The Metauro basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin, is sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Antonio Meucci, Querciabella, Fossombrone, in the province of Pesaro e Urbino, Marche region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,084 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Metauro River, which 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 fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations. Compliance is enforced by regional environmental agencies.
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