Overview
VALDASO_PDS_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant serving Pedaso, Marche, Italy. It is located within 50 km of the coast and serves a population of 3,821.
VALDASO_PDS_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pedaso, in the Marche region of Italy. The plant serves a population of 3,821, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated near the Adriatic coast, within 50 km of the sea. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. Plants of this size typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet effluent standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest scale. The plant's discharge likely flows into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems. The Marche region's coastal waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality in the Adriatic.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Aso River valley (Valdaso), which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a shallow, semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The coastal area supports seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and the region's beaches are ecologically and economically important. Effective wastewater treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks and protects marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
VALDASO_PDS_DEP is located in Pedaso, in the Marche region of Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves a population of 3,821, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Adriatic Sea, a sensitive marine environment.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary biological treatment is typical, often involving activated sludge or similar processes to meet EU effluent standards.
Nearby plants