Overview
SERRA_DE_CONTI_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant serving Serra de' Conti, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of
SERRA_DE_CONTI_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Serra de' Conti, a municipality in the province of Ancona, Marche region, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,418 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Esino River or nearby coastal streams. The Marche region's rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional agriculture and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect the coastal marine environment from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Marche region, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The receiving water bodies include small streams that flow into the Esino River or directly to the coast. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, making nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication. The region's coastal waters support tourism and fisheries, so effective wastewater treatment is critical for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
SERRA_DE_CONTI_DEP is located in Serra de' Conti, a municipality in the province of Ancona, Marche region, Italy. The full address is Via Chiocco, Osteria, Serra de' Conti, Ancona, 60030.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,418 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Esino River or nearby coastal streams.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, SERRA_DE_CONTI_DEP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent.
For small agglomerations in Italy, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients. Some plants may also include tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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