Overview
VIA_MAZZINI_PSE_DEP is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 51,000 people in Fermo, Marche, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
VIA_MAZZINI_PSE_DEP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Fermo, within the Marche region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 50,966 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. Situated in San Tommaso, the facility is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, treating domestic sewage from the Fermo urban area. As a plant serving over 50,000 people, VIA_MAZZINI_PSE_DEP is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment 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 facility sized to handle the local population's wastewater load. The treated effluent from VIA_MAZZINI_PSE_DEP is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Marche region's rivers, such as the Tenna and the Aso, flow eastward into the Adriatic, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its discharge can influence coastal water quality, making effective treatment crucial for protecting marine environments and recreational waters.
Environmental context
VIA_MAZZINI_PSE_DEP discharges treated wastewater into the local river network, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's effluent contributes to the nutrient load in the coastal zone, potentially affecting algal blooms and marine biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to minimize eutrophication risks and protect the ecological health of the Adriatic's coastal waters, which support fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
VIA_MAZZINI_PSE_DEP is located in San Tommaso, Fermo, in the Marche region of Italy. The address is San Tommaso - Tre Archi, San Tommaso, Fermo, Marche, 63821.
The plant serves approximately 50,966 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local river network, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its discharge can affect coastal water quality.
As an Italian plant serving over 50,000 people, VIA_MAZZINI_PSE_DEP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving agglomerations of this size are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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