Overview
ALATRI_CONTRADA_VALLE_CARCHERA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Alatri, Lazio, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 8000.
ALATRI_CONTRADA_VALLE_CARCHERA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Alatri, a town in the Lazio region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 8000 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Its designed capacity is 1.00, indicating the scale of treatment infrastructure. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these standards to protect local water quality. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Sacco River or other nearby watercourses. This region is part of the broader Tiber River basin, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters the Sacco River or a tributary, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal region supports important marine habitats and fisheries. Nutrient loading from wastewater could contribute to eutrophication in the sea, making effective treatment crucial for preserving water quality and biodiversity in the downstream ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Alatri, in the Lazio region of central Italy, specifically along Via Valle Carcara in the Maddalena area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 8000 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, likely into the Sacco River or a tributary, which flows toward the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients. Some plants may also include tertiary treatment for additional nutrient removal.
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