Overview
PALUMBO wastewater treatment plant serves Cepagatti, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It treats wastewater for a population of 3,100 and discharges into the local watershed within 50 km of the Adriatic coast.
PALUMBO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cepagatti, a town in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,100 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal facility. It is situated near the Adriatic coast, within 50 km of the sea. As an Italian plant, PALUMBO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (2,000-10,000 population equivalent). The plant's treated effluent likely flows into local watercourses that drain toward the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the ecological health of the coastal zone. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Adriatic basin, which is important for fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
PALUMBO discharges into the local watershed near Cepagatti, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Pescara River or smaller coastal streams. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and nursery areas for fish. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence nearshore water quality, making effective treatment important for preserving ecological balance and supporting local biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
PALUMBO is located in Cepagatti, in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy. Its address is Strada dei Parchi, Sborgia, Palozzo, Cepagatti, Pescara, 65012.
PALUMBO serves a population of approximately 3,100 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
PALUMBO discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, which is within 50 km of the plant. The plant's location suggests drainage into the Pescara River basin or nearby coastal streams.
As an Italian plant, PALUMBO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations serving 2,000-10,000 people, the directive requires secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas.
In Italy, plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 are typically required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive water bodies.
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