Overview
Loreto Aprutino Remartello is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving about 500 people in Loreto Aprutino, Italy. It discharges treated effluent into the local watershed near the Adriatic coast.
Loreto Aprutino Remartello is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Remartello area of Loreto Aprutino, in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy. The plant serves a small population of approximately 500 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 200 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily volume of about 227 cubic meters, indicating it operates near or slightly above its design capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains toward the Adriatic Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can influence coastal water quality. The receiving water body supports local aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone, an area important for tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small watercourse that flows through the Pescara River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. The coastal waters near Loreto Aprutino support diverse marine life and are part of a region with significant ecological and economic value. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Remartello area of Loreto Aprutino, in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 500 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows toward the Adriatic Sea, within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000, though smaller plants like this one often follow similar standards to protect coastal waters.
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