Overview
DEP_DI_PESCOCOSTANZO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Pescocostanzo, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,958 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DEP_DI_PESCOCOSTANZO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pescocostanzo, a town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of about 5,958, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. For smaller plants like this, appropriate treatment must ensure the receiving water quality is not adversely affected. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Sagittario River basin, a tributary of the Aterno-Pescara river system that flows into the Adriatic Sea. The area is known for its mountainous terrain and is near the Maiella National Park, an ecologically sensitive region supporting diverse aquatic life and important for regional biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Sagittario River, a tributary of the Aterno-Pescara river system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The local watershed is characterized by karst geology and supports sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including populations of native trout and other cold-water species. The region is part of a larger protected landscape that serves as an important corridor for migratory birds and maintains water quality for downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
DEP_DI_PESCOCOSTANZO is located in Pescocostanzo, a town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,958, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges into the Sagittario River, a tributary of the Aterno-Pescara river system, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. It helps protect the water quality of these water bodies.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment to prevent adverse effects on the receiving freshwater environment.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU directive, though specific treatment levels depend on the sensitivity of the receiving water body and local regulations.
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