Overview
CASTELLALTO_VILLA_PARENTE wastewater treatment plant serves Castelnuovo Vomano in Abruzzo, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The CASTELLALTO_VILLA_PARENTE wastewater treatment plant is located in Castelnuovo Vomano, a frazione of Castellalto in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,500 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. 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 plant is situated within 50 km of the Adriatic coast, indicating potential sensitivity to nutrient discharge. The treated effluent likely discharges into the Vomano River or its tributaries, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment helps protect the marine environment from eutrophication.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Vomano River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The river supports a variety of freshwater species and its estuary provides critical habitat for migratory birds and fish. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality for tourism and fishing.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Castelnuovo Vomano, a frazione of Castellalto in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,500 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent likely discharges into the Vomano River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant is within 50 km of the coast, so discharge may affect coastal water quality.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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