Overview
Luco dei Marsi Capoluogo wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Luco dei Marsi in L'Aquila, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,255 people under EU regulatory standards.
The Luco dei Marsi Capoluogo wastewater treatment plant is located in Luco dei Marsi, a town in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. The facility serves a population of around 9,255 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union classification. As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's specific treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Liri-Garigliano river system. The area is part of the Apennine mountain region, characterized by karstic geology and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Liri-Garigliano river basin, which flows through central Italy before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The karstic terrain of the Apennines makes groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination, highlighting the need for effective treatment to protect both surface and groundwater quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Strada 43, Luco dei Marsi, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 9,255 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Liri-Garigliano river system and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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