Overview
BUCCERI wastewater treatment plant serves Cepagatti, Abruzzo, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 3,400. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
The BUCCERI wastewater treatment plant is located in Cepagatti, a town in the Abruzzo region of Italy, near the city of Pescara. The plant serves a population equivalent of 3,400 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small-scale facility. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, suggesting its treated effluent may eventually reach the Adriatic Sea via local waterways. The facility plays a role in protecting the local watershed and downstream marine environment from untreated wastewater discharges.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Pescara River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The receiving water body is likely a small stream or canal that feeds into the Pescara River, ultimately reaching the Adriatic. This coastal area supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological zone for migratory fish and marine species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The BUCCERI wastewater treatment plant is located in Cepagatti, in the Abruzzo region of Italy, near the city of Pescara. Its address is SR602racc, Calcasacco, Cepagatti, Pescara, Abruzzo, 66013.
The BUCCERI plant serves a population equivalent of 3,400 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater from BUCCERI is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Pescara River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, BUCCERI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required.
For small agglomerations in Italy (population equivalent under 10,000), the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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