Overview
IANICO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 3,000 people in Atessa, Italy. It discharges treated effluent near the Adriatic coast, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
IANICO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Sciola area of Atessa, in the province of Chieti, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 3,000 and is situated inland but within 10 km of the Adriatic Sea, placing it in a coastal-sensitive zone. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of approximately 594 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. Treated wastewater from IANICO ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via local watercourses. The Adriatic is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and protect coastal water quality, supporting marine ecosystems and recreational uses along the Abruzzo coast.
Environmental context
IANICO discharges into local streams that flow to the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited tidal flushing. The coastal zone supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, so secondary treatment is essential for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
IANICO is located in the Sciola area of Atessa, in the province of Chieti, Italy. It is situated inland but within 10 km of the Adriatic Sea.
The plant serves approximately 3,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Treated wastewater from IANICO is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Adriatic Sea. The plant provides secondary treatment to reduce organic pollutants before discharge.
As an Italian plant serving a population of 3,000, IANICO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations like IANICO, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under EU regulations. This level of treatment effectively removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids.
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