PATERNO_CAPPUCCINI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Loreto Aprutino, Italy

PATERNO_CAPPUCCINI is a wastewater treatment facility located in Loreto Aprutino, in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo region, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,650 and has a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 493.15 cubic meters per day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. For populations between 2,000 and 10,000, the directive mandates secondary treatment, and the plant's capacity aligns with this regulatory framework. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Pescara River basin. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and is part of a coastal ecosystem that benefits from proper wastewater management to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity.

The plant discharges into the Pescara River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive coastal ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nursery areas. Proper secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollution, supporting the ecological health of the river and downstream marine environment.