LOC_MULINO_VECCHIO_ALFEDENA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Alfedena, Abruzzo

LOC_MULINO_VECCHIO_ALFEDENA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Alfedena, a town in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,288 residents and has a designed capacity of 6,000 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 848.87 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Sangro River and then into the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding area is part of the Apennine Mountains, featuring ecologically sensitive streams that support diverse aquatic life and contribute to the region's biodiversity.

The plant discharges into the Sangro River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as trout and crayfish. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in a region known for its natural parks and sensitive mountain streams.