Overview
FOSSA SAN LORENZO wastewater treatment plant serves Borgo San Lorenzo, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 12,355 people. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
FOSSA SAN LORENZO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Borgo San Lorenzo, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 12,355 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the local municipal wastewater infrastructure. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), treatment plants serving agglomerations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may necessitate more advanced treatment. Italy has transposed this directive into national law, and plants like FOSSA SAN LORENZO are subject to regulatory oversight to ensure compliance with discharge standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Apennine river system. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Aterno-Pescara river basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. This coastal area supports important marine habitats and fisheries. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with seasonal variations in flow that can affect dilution and water quality. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the aquatic ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Borgo San Lorenzo, in the Abruzzo region of Italy, near the town of Fossa.
The plant serves approximately 12,355 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Aterno-Pescara river basin, eventually flowing into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are sensitive, in which case more advanced treatment may be required.
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