Overview
SENIGALLIA_DEP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Senigallia, Marche, Italy. It serves a population of 60,540 and is located within 50 km of the Adriatic coast.
SENIGALLIA_DEP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Senigallia, a town in the Marche region of Italy on the Adriatic coast. The plant serves a population of approximately 60,540, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, SENIGALLIA_DEP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving area is designated as sensitive. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea that supports diverse marine life and is an important economic and ecological resource for the region. The local watershed includes the Misa River, which flows through Senigallia and into the Adriatic. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to protect coastal water quality, bathing areas, and marine ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
SENIGALLIA_DEP discharges treated wastewater into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin connected to the Mediterranean. The local watershed includes the Misa River, which flows through Senigallia and carries runoff from agricultural and urban areas. The Adriatic coast near Senigallia is known for its sandy beaches and tourism, making water quality essential for both ecological health and recreational use. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient loads and pathogens that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication or harm marine life in this coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
SENIGALLIA_DEP is located in Senigallia, a town in the Marche region of Italy, near the Adriatic coast. The address is Sentiero degli Aironi, Rione Porto, Case Becci, Bettolelle, Senigallia, Ancona, Marche, 60019.
SENIGALLIA_DEP serves a population of approximately 60,540, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Adriatic Sea, likely via an outfall near the coast. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian plant, SENIGALLIA_DEP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent discharging to coastal waters. Italy implements this directive through national legislation.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide at least secondary treatment (biological treatment) to meet EU standards. If the receiving water is sensitive, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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