Overview
IMPIANTO CONSORTILE SALETTI CONS IND SANGRO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Atessa, Abruzzo, Italy. It serves a population of 39,000 and is located within 50 km of the Adriatic coast.
IMPIANTO CONSORTILE SALETTI CONS IND SANGRO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Atessa, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 39,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated in an industrial area, as indicated by its name referencing the Sangro industrial consortium. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment mandated if the discharge is into sensitive areas. Italian wastewater treatment plants are regulated by national decrees implementing EU directives, with oversight from regional environmental agencies. The plant is located within 50 km of the Adriatic Sea, and its treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually reaches the Adriatic. The Sangro River basin is the primary drainage feature in this area, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and the marine ecosystem of the Adriatic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Sangro River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic coast in Abruzzo is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Treated effluent must meet stringent standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect marine biodiversity. The region's karst geology also means groundwater resources are vulnerable to contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Acquaviva, Piano Saletti, in Atessa, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 39,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Sangro River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), implemented in Italy through national legislation. Plants serving over 15,000 people require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard. If the receiving water body is sensitive (e.g., coastal or eutrophic), tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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