Overview
VILLA POTICCIO CST DEP is a wastewater treatment plant serving Cingoli, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1. 00 and a population equivalent of 69,363. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
VILLA POTICCIO CST DEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cingoli, in the Macerata province of the Marche region, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 69,363, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. 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. The designed capacity is 1. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Potenza or Esino river basins. The Marche region features hilly terrain and a Mediterranean climate, with agriculture and small industries influencing local water quality. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Potenza River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a regional network of rivers that sustain local agriculture and biodiversity. The Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin, is sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication and maintaining coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
VILLA POTICCIO CST DEP is located in Cingoli, in the Macerata province of the Marche region, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 69,363 people.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Potenza River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 PE.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment, and often tertiary treatment is applied in sensitive areas to reduce nutrients.
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