Overview
POZZILLO wastewater treatment plant serves Avezzano, Italy, with a population of 53,133. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
POZZILLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Avezzano, in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 53,133, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the Apennine mountains influences the local water management context. As a plant serving over 50,000 people, POZZILLO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations of this size, the directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Liri-Garigliano river system. The region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the coastal marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Liri-Garigliano river basin, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea near the Gulf of Gaeta. This coastal area supports important marine habitats and fisheries. The watershed also provides water for irrigation and drinking water for downstream communities. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
POZZILLO is located in Avezzano, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo region, central Italy. The address is Via Pozzillo, Borgo Via Nuova, Avezzano.
POZZILLO serves a population of 53,133, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
POZZILLO discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Liri-Garigliano river system and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As a plant serving over 50,000 people, POZZILLO is required to meet the standards of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and, if necessary, more advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size in Italy, secondary treatment is standard under the EU directive. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to remove nutrients and protect water quality.
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