Overview
ROCCARASO_RIVISONDOLI wastewater treatment plant serves Castel di Sangro, Italy, with a population equivalent of 21,373. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The ROCCARASO_RIVISONDOLI wastewater treatment plant is located in Contrada Don Camillo, Castel di Sangro, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo region, Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 21,373, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it 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 receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Sangro River and then into the Adriatic Sea. The Abruzzo region features mountainous terrain and a Mediterranean climate, with the Sangro River supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sangro River basin, which flows eastward through the Apennine Mountains into the Adriatic Sea. The Sangro River supports a variety of fish species and is an important corridor for migratory birds. Downstream areas include agricultural lands and the coastal wetlands near the mouth of the river, which are ecologically sensitive and require protection from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Contrada Don Camillo, Castel di Sangro, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo region, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 21,373, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Sangro River and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated to protect water bodies like the Adriatic Sea.
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