Overview
Sarrocciano CRD DEP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Corridonia, Marche, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 33,138 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
Sarrocciano CRD DEP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Corridonia, in the province of Macerata, Marche region, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 33,138, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Marche region is characterized by hilly terrain and a Mediterranean climate, with rivers like the Chienti and Potenza flowing eastward. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river system, likely the Chienti or a tributary, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive coastal ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Sarrocciano CRD DEP is located in Corridonia, in the province of Macerata, Marche region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 33,138, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local river system, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment may be needed if discharging into sensitive areas.
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