Overview
LOC_AGNONE wastewater treatment plant serves Cassino, Lazio, Italy, with a population equivalent of 32,000. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
LOC_AGNONE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cassino, within the Lazio region of Italy. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 32,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment mandated if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Italy has implemented this directive through national legislation, and plants of this scale are typically subject to regular monitoring and permitting by regional environmental agencies. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Garigliano River basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Lazio region features a Mediterranean climate, and the area around Cassino includes both urban and agricultural zones. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which feeds into the Garigliano River and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal discharge area supports diverse marine life and is important for regional fisheries. The watershed includes agricultural runoff and urban inputs, making effective nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
LOC_AGNONE is located in Cassino, in the Lazio region of Italy, near the town of Mastronardi.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 32,000 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow into the Garigliano River, which ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, LOC_AGNONE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment. Italy enforces this through national regulations and regional permits.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required if the receiving waters are sensitive to nutrient pollution, such as coastal areas or lakes.
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