Overview
IMP DI DEPURAZIONE CONSORTILE S RUFINA serves Sulmona, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 34,494 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this sc
IMP DI DEPURAZIONE CONSORTILE S RUFINA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sulmona, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 34,494, placing it within the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated along Strada Provinciale 51 del Sagittario, in the Sagittario River valley, a tributary of the Aterno-Pescara river system. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Italy has transposed this directive into national law, and plants of this scale are typically equipped with biological treatment stages to meet effluent quality standards. The plant's design and operation are overseen by regional environmental agencies, ensuring compliance with discharge limits for organic matter, suspended solids, and nutrients. The treated effluent is discharged into the Sagittario River, which flows into the Aterno River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea near Pescara. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a watershed that includes the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park upstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sagittario River, a tributary of the Aterno-Pescara river system that drains into the Adriatic Sea. The watershed includes ecologically sensitive areas such as the Gole del Sagittario gorge, which supports rare flora and fauna. Downstream, the Pescara River estuary is an important habitat for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and pollution in this coastal marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 51 del Sagittario in Sulmona, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 34,494 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Sagittario River, which flows into the Aterno River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea near Pescara.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and compliance with effluent quality standards.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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