Overview
TAFFETANI_CPR_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant in Cupra Marittima, Marche, Italy, serving approximately 9,310 people. It is located within 50 km of the Adriatic coast.
TAFFETANI_CPR_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cupra Marittima, a coastal town in the Marche region of Italy. The plant serves a population of about 9,310, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it 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 designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest facility. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea via local watercourses or direct coastal discharge. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and diverse marine life. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and support tourism and fisheries in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin that receives inflows from multiple rivers along the Italian coast. The local watershed includes small coastal streams that drain the Marche region. The Adriatic supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity, including seagrass habitats and migratory species. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecological balance in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
TAFFETANI_CPR_DEP is located in Cupra Marittima, a coastal town in the Marche region of Italy, near the Adriatic Sea.
The plant serves approximately 9,310 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Adriatic Sea, likely via a local watercourse or direct outfall, as it is within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian plant, TAFFETANI_CPR_DEP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging to coastal waters.
For plants serving around 9,000 people in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, especially for discharges to sensitive coastal areas like the Adriatic Sea.
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