BAGNATURO FRAZIONE DI PRATOLA PELIGNA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pratola Peligna, Abruzzo

BAGNATURO FRAZIONE DI PRATOLA PELIGNA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Pratola Peligna, within the Unione dei comuni Terre dei Peligni in the Abruzzo region of Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,335 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent that meets stringent standards. With a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 660.21 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely incorporates nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters, in line with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Aterno-Pescara river system. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities. Its advanced treatment level helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, contributing to the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Aterno-Pescara river system, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries and tourism. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive coastal ecosystems from eutrophication.