Overview
MARANA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Marana in Montereale, L'Aquila, Italy, with a population equivalent of 7,745. The plant discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the region's water management.
The MARANA wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Marana, part of the Montereale municipality in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. Serving a population equivalent of 7,745, the plant is a key component of the local sanitation infrastructure for this inland community in the Apennine mountains. As an Italian wastewater facility, MARANA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European regulations for water quality. The treated effluent from MARANA is discharged into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Aterno River basin. The Aterno River flows through the Apennines and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water resources and supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The MARANA plant discharges into the Aterno River basin, which flows through the Apennine mountains and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive mountain ecosystem, preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The MARANA plant is located in the town of Marana, within the municipality of Montereale, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 7,745 people.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Aterno River basin. The Aterno River flows to the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian facility, MARANA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size (7,745 PE). This ensures the plant meets required standards for effluent quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. This is the standard for facilities like MARANA.
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