Overview
FORO wastewater treatment plant serves Francavilla al Mare, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 24,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
FORO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Francavilla al Mare, in the province of Chieti, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 24,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00. It is situated near the Adriatic coast, within 50 km of the sea, and treats municipal wastewater from the local community. As an Italian plant, FORO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. Compliance with the directive ensures appropriate treatment for the protection of the environment. The treated effluent from FORO is discharged into the Adriatic Sea via local watercourses. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant plays a key role in reducing the nutrient load and protecting the coastal ecosystem, which supports diverse marine life and tourism.
Environmental context
FORO discharges treated wastewater into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin that is sensitive to eutrophication. The plant's location near the coast means its effluent can directly impact coastal water quality and marine habitats. The Adriatic Sea supports important fisheries and tourism, making nutrient removal critical. The plant helps protect the local marine ecosystem from excessive nutrient inputs.
Frequently asked questions
FORO is located in Francavilla al Mare, in the province of Chieti, Italy, along the Adriatic coast.
FORO serves a population equivalent of 24,000 people.
FORO discharges treated effluent into the Adriatic Sea via local watercourses.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 PE, FORO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, if discharging into sensitive areas, more advanced treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive requires secondary treatment. In coastal areas, plants often include nutrient removal to protect the marine environment.
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