Overview
TERMOLI_PORTO_78A is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Termoli, Molise, Italy. It operates under EU regulations for agglomerations of over 30,000 people.
TERMOLI_PORTO_78A is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Termoli, a coastal town in the Molise region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 34,236 people, placing it within the EU classification of a medium agglomeration. Its location along the Adriatic coast makes its discharge practices environmentally significant. As an Italian plant serving over 30,000 people, TERMOLI_PORTO_78A falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate scale of operation. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed includes the Biferno River and other smaller coastal streams. Proper treatment is essential to protect marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fisheries, from eutrophication and other impacts.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea, which receives waters from the Apennine rivers and ultimately connects to the Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean. The coastal zone near Termoli supports diverse marine life, including important fish nurseries and migratory bird habitats. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and oxygen depletion, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
TERMOLI_PORTO_78A is located in Termoli, a coastal town in the Molise region of Italy, along the Adriatic Sea.
The plant serves approximately 34,236 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, which is a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to nutrient pollution.
As an Italian plant serving over 30,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and possibly tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment). In coastal areas like Termoli, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect the Adriatic Sea from eutrophication.
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