Overview
San Martino in P Laudadio wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of San Martino in Pensilis, Molise, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,227.
The San Martino in P Laudadio wastewater treatment plant is located in San Martino in Pensilis, a town in the province of Campobasso, Molise region, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,227 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment (secondary or equivalent) for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Biferno River or other nearby watercourses. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage basin of Molise, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The area's coastal proximity means that proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Martino in Pensilis, a town in the province of Campobasso, Molise region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 5,227 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Adriatic Sea via rivers such as the Biferno.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU UWWTD, which requires appropriate treatment (secondary or equivalent) for discharges into freshwater and estuaries.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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