Overview
Giulianova Villa Pozzoni wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 54,950 people in Giulianova, Abruzzo, Italy. Located in the Colleranesco industrial zone, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Giulianova Villa Pozzoni wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in the Colleranesco industrial zone of Giulianova, in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It serves an estimated population of 54,950, placing it within the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea via local watercourses. The Abruzzo coast is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish and birds. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and the region's tourism-dependent economy.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea via local streams and drainage channels in the Teramo province. The Adriatic Sea in this region supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity, including seagrass meadows and nursery habitats for commercial fish species. The coastal zone is also a popular tourist destination, making nutrient and pathogen removal critical for both ecological and economic reasons.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Colleranesco industrial zone of Giulianova, in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 54,950 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment; otherwise, secondary treatment is standard. Italy generally applies secondary treatment for coastal discharges.
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