Overview
MANOPPELLO_CAPOLUOGO_SCALO_RIPA_CORBARA is a wastewater treatment plant in Manoppello, Abruzzo, Italy, serving a population of 6,400. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
MANOPPELLO_CAPOLUOGO_SCALO_RIPA_CORBARA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manoppello, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,400 people from the local area, including the Manoppello Scalo and Ripa Corbara districts. It is situated inland, away from the Adriatic coast, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this community. As a plant serving a population equivalent of 6,400, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a facility scaled to handle the local wastewater load. The plant is expected to meet EU standards for biological treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Pescara River basin. The plant's operation helps protect the region's water quality, supporting both ecological health and downstream uses such as agriculture and recreation. Its inland location reduces direct marine impact, but proper treatment remains essential for the sensitive Adriatic coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pescara River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. This coastal zone supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and tourism. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in the river and ultimately the sea, reducing nutrient loads that could cause eutrophication in the Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Manoppello, in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy. Its address is Piano della Stazza, Manoppello Scalo.
The plant serves a population of 6,400 people, covering the Manoppello Capoluogo, Scalo, and Ripa Corbara areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Pescara River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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