Overview
CONAROTTA wastewater treatment plant serves Atri, Abruzzo, Italy, treating wastewater for 1,300 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 301.37 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the Adriatic coast.
CONAROTTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Atri, in the Abruzzo region of Italy, near the Adriatic coast. It serves a small population of approximately 1,300 people, reflecting its role in a smaller agglomeration within the province of Teramo. The plant's designed capacity is 1,500 m³/day, and it currently discharges 301.37 m³/day of treated effluent. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation, reducing organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from CONAROTTA ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with significant ecological importance. The coastal waters of Abruzzo support diverse marine life and are used for tourism and fishing. Proper treatment helps protect water quality and marine ecosystems in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin that supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The coastal zone near Atri is part of a larger watershed that drains the Apennine mountains, with rivers like the Vomano and Piomba contributing freshwater inputs. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the coast and the potential for nutrient enrichment from wastewater discharges.
Frequently asked questions
CONAROTTA is located in Atri, in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy. The address is Via Proserpina, Atri, Teramo, Abruzzo, 64032.
The plant serves approximately 1,300 people, making it a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Adriatic Sea, as it is located within 10 km of the coast. The discharge volume is 301.37 m³ per day.
CONAROTTA provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This meets the EU directive requirements for plants serving 1,300 people.
Under the EU UWWTD, small agglomerations (under 2,000 population equivalent) require appropriate treatment. CONAROTTA's secondary treatment exceeds the minimum requirement for its size, ensuring protection of the coastal environment.
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