TRIVENTO_LE_FONTANE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Trivento, Molise, Italy

TRIVENTO_LE_FONTANE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the historic center of Trivento, in the Molise region of Italy. The facility serves a population of about 3,400 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. Its advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent, protecting the local environment. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,474 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 674.47 cubic meters per day, the facility has ample capacity to handle current loads. Advanced treatment goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards for sensitive areas. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Biferno River or other nearby watercourses. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in the receiving water bodies, contributing to the health of the Adriatic coastal ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the local watershed in the Molise region, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via rivers such as the Biferno. This area supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.