Stabilimento Spitfire

Italy Lake 1 - Excellent

Spitfire is a bathing establishment located on Lake Borgiano in the Marche region. The lake is characterized by the presence of the cyanobacterium P. rubescens, which reaches densities of 8,000,000 cells/l during spring and autumn-winter periods, though concentrations are typically lower during the summer bathing season. The surrounding area has low residential and industrial density with marginal agricultural activity.

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Water

Lake Borgiano. Area of 0.49569 square kilometers. Altitude 300 meters. The lake receives algae-rich water from Lake Fiastrone through the Valcimarra hydroelectric facility.

Location

Caldarola, Macerata province, Marche region. The competent authority is the Municipality of Caldarola, via Vittorio Emanuele II, 13, telephone 0733 905529.

Facilities

Various sports activities are practiced in the area including fishing, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, and dragon boat racing. Signage is posted to regulate these activities. Animals are permitted with no restrictions.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: E. The bathing water during the bathing period has been characterized by the presence of toxic cyanobacterium P. rubescens at densities always below 1,000,000 cells per liter, with algal toxins not detectable. No toxic effects clearly connected to cyanobacterial proliferation have been reported on either swimmers or the aquatic environment.

Risks

Cyanobacterial presence: P. rubescens reaches densities of 8,000,000 cells/l in spring and autumn-winter periods, though densities are scarce during summer bathing season. Pollution sources include domestic and urban wastewater and soil runoff. The area is not served by a public sewage system; private Imhoff septic tanks are present.