Overview
PRETARO wastewater treatment plant serves Francavilla al Mare, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 21,000. It is located within 50 km of the Adriatic coast.
PRETARO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Francavilla al Mare, in the province of Chieti, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 21,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a medium-sized facility for the region. As an Italian plant, PRETARO 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 discharge is into sensitive areas, such as coastal zones or nutrient-sensitive water bodies. The plant is situated within 50 km of the Adriatic Sea, and its treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Adriatic. This coastal proximity means the plant's operations are important for protecting the marine environment and supporting local ecosystems.
Environmental context
PRETARO is located near the Adriatic Sea, with treated effluent likely entering a local river or stream that drains into the Adriatic. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and diverse fish populations. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
PRETARO is located in Francavilla al Mare, in the province of Chieti, Italy.
PRETARO serves a population equivalent of 21,000.
PRETARO likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Adriatic Sea, given its proximity to the coast.
As an Italian plant, PRETARO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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