Overview
Santa Maria a Pie d'Agello AMN DEP is a secondary treatment plant in Amandola, Marche, Italy. It serves a small population of 83 and discharges 20.50 units of treated wastewater.
Santa Maria a Pie d'Agello AMN DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Amandola, within the Marche region of Italy. The facility serves a small population of 83 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. The plant is situated along Strada Provinciale 239, near the Fermana Faleriense road. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. While the directive mandates secondary treatment for populations over 2,000, smaller plants like this one often employ secondary treatment to protect local water quality. And the current discharge volume is 20.50 units, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Tenna River or nearby streams. The Marche region is characterized by hilly terrain and a Mediterranean climate, with water bodies supporting diverse aquatic life. The plant's operation helps maintain the ecological health of the receiving waters, which are important for local biodiversity and downstream uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Marche region, which drains into the Adriatic Sea via rivers such as the Tenna. The area supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and macroinvertebrate communities. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and nutrients, helping to prevent eutrophication in the coastal Adriatic environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Amandola, in the Marche region of Italy, along Strada Provinciale 239 near the Fermana Faleriense road.
The plant serves a small population of 83 people, typical of a rural community in the Marche region.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Adriatic Sea via rivers like the Tenna.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for secondary treatment and discharge quality.
For very small agglomerations, secondary treatment is common to meet EU standards, though the directive requires it for populations over 2,000. Many small plants still use secondary treatment to protect local water bodies.
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