Overview
VENAFRO_TENACCIO wastewater treatment plant serves Venafro, Molise, Italy, with a population equivalent of 12,649. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of
VENAFRO_TENACCIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Venafro, in the Molise region of Italy. The facility serves a population equivalent of 12,649, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and discharges into the local watershed. As an Italian plant serving a population between 10,000 and 150,000, VENAFRO_TENACCIO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations, with possible additional nutrient removal if the receiving water body is designated as sensitive. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate scale of operation. The treated effluent from VENAFRO_TENACCIO ultimately flows into the Volturno River basin, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Volturno River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in the Campania and Molise regions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this river system from urban wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
VENAFRO_TENACCIO discharges into the Volturno River basin, which flows through central Italy and empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Castel Volturno. The Volturno River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds along its course. The river's water quality is critical for downstream agricultural irrigation and for maintaining the ecological balance of the coastal marine environment. The plant's treatment performance directly influences the health of this riverine and coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
VENAFRO_TENACCIO is located in Venafro, in the province of Isernia, Molise region, Italy. The full address is Via Publio Ovidio, Venafro, Isernia, Molise, 86079.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,649, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from VENAFRO_TENACCIO is discharged into the Volturno River basin, which ultimately flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant serving over 10,000 people, VENAFRO_TENACCIO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and, if necessary, nutrient removal for sensitive areas.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment. In Italy, this typically involves biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, often followed by disinfection.
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