Overview
CAVALLINO_TREPORTI_CAVALLINO wastewater plant serves approximately 78,500 people in Italy. The facility is located near the coast and discharges into the local water system.
The CAVALLINO_TREPORTI_CAVALLINO wastewater treatment plant is situated in Italy, serving a population of around 78,500. As a medium-to-large agglomeration, the plant plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the area. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving over 15,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, and those in sensitive areas must have tertiary treatment. Given its coastal proximity, the plant likely operates under enhanced treatment standards to protect marine environments. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. This coastal discharge requires careful management to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the sensitive marine ecosystem, which supports diverse aquatic life and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. The coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, so advanced treatment is critical to maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Italy, near the coast at coordinates 45.416 N, 12.556 E.
The plant serves approximately 78,500 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Adriatic Sea, requiring careful management to protect 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 over 15,000 people and tertiary treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment (nutrient removal) common for coastal discharges to meet EU standards and protect the Adriatic Sea.
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