Overview
DEP_CONSORTILE_PUNTA_PENNA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Vasto, Abruzzo, Italy. It serves a population of 45,000 and is located near the Adriatic coast.
DEP_CONSORTILE_PUNTA_PENNA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Punta Penna, Vasto, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. The plant serves a population of 45,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Its coastal location near the Adriatic Sea underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine water quality. As an Italian plant serving a population between 10,000 and 150,000, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For coastal discharges, the directive may also mandate additional treatment to prevent eutrophication in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating adequate infrastructure for its service population. The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The surrounding area includes the Punta Penna promontory and the Costa dei Trabocchi, a stretch of coastline known for its ecological and touristic value. Proper treatment helps protect marine habitats and supports local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin connected to the Ionian Sea and ultimately the Mediterranean. The coastal waters near Punta Penna support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, so effective treatment is critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Punta Penna, Vasto, in the Abruzzo region of Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves a population of 45,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Adriatic Sea, a coastal environment that requires careful management to prevent nutrient pollution.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, for coastal discharges, may require additional nutrient removal.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide secondary biological treatment. Coastal plants may also implement tertiary treatment to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus, in line with EU directives for sensitive areas.
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