Overview
GIARRICCIA wastewater treatment plant in Monteodorisio, Abruzzo, Italy, serves 2,500 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 494.91 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
The GIARRICCIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Monteodorisio, a town in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 2,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 3,000 m³/day, and it currently discharges 494.91 m³/day of treated wastewater. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means that its discharge contributes to the nutrient load in coastal waters, potentially affecting marine ecosystems. Proper secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and supports the ecological health of the receiving water bodies.
Environmental context
The GIARRICCIA plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows toward the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. The coastal waters of Abruzzo support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, making effective treatment essential for preserving water quality and ecosystem balance.
Frequently asked questions
The GIARRICCIA plant is located in Monteodorisio, in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows to the Adriatic Sea. It is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, meeting the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirement for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000 discharging into freshwater.
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