Overview
VIA_FONTANELLE_CVT_DEP serves Civitanova Marche in the Marche region of Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 45,576 people. The plant is located inland but within 50 km of the Adriatic coast.
VIA_FONTANELLE_CVT_DEP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Civitanova Marche, a town in the Marche region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 45,576, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Its location near the Chienti river corridor connects it to the broader Adriatic Sea watershed. As a plant serving over 15,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Italian national legislation transposes this directive, and plants of this scale are typically subject to regular monitoring and permitting by regional environmental agencies. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, ultimately flowing into the Adriatic Sea via the Chienti River or nearby coastal waters. This region supports diverse marine and coastal ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality in the Adriatic, which is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Chienti River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea near Civitanova Marche. The Adriatic Sea in this area supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity, including seagrass habitats and migratory fish species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal zones, making effective treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
VIA_FONTANELLE_CVT_DEP is located in Civitanova Marche, in the Marche region of central Italy, near the Chienti River.
The plant serves approximately 45,576 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the local water system, likely the Chienti River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 15,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and monitoring.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Adriatic Sea.
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