Overview
PINETO_SCERNE wastewater treatment plant serves Pineto, Abruzzo, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 79,054. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
PINETO_SCERNE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the industrial zone of Scerne, Pineto, in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 79,054, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for the area. As an Italian facility, PINETO_SCERNE 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 plant discharges into sensitive areas. The plant is expected to comply with national regulations that implement the directive. The plant is located within 50 km of the Adriatic Sea, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that eventually reach the sea. This proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality. The plant contributes to safeguarding the regional environment and supporting sustainable development in the Abruzzo region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Vomano River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
PINETO_SCERNE is located in the industrial zone of Scerne, Pineto, in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 79,054, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the Vomano River basin, which eventually flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 PE, PINETO_SCERNE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, if discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if required by the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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