Overview
BAGNO_PIANOLA wastewater treatment plant serves L'Aquila, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 7,863 people. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BAGNO_PIANOLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in L'Aquila, Italy, serving a population of about 7,863. Situated in the Abruzzo region, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the area. As a plant serving a medium agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Aterno-Pescara river system. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Aterno River basin, which flows into the Pescara River and then into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Frequently asked questions
BAGNO_PIANOLA is located in L'Aquila, Italy, specifically at Via Mausonia in the Bagno district. It serves the local population of approximately 7,863 residents.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Aterno River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. The discharge is regulated under Italian and EU environmental standards.
BAGNO_PIANOLA helps protect the Aterno River and downstream water bodies, including the Pescara River and the Adriatic Sea, by treating wastewater before release.
As a plant serving a population of about 7,863, BAGNO_PIANOLA is classified as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The directive requires secondary treatment for such plants, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Italy, wastewater treatment plants serving around 7,800 people typically provide secondary biological treatment, as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This includes processes like activated sludge or biofiltration to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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