Overview
S_ANGELO_IN_THEODICE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Cassino, Lazio, Italy, serving 1,200 people. It discharges 237.56 units of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 1,200.
S_ANGELO_IN_THEODICE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Sant'Angelo in Theodice area of Cassino, in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a population of 1,200 and has a designed capacity of 1,200, indicating it is sized to match the local community's needs. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, which is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's discharge volume is 237.56, and it treats wastewater from the Cassino area, contributing to the protection of local water resources. Italy's regulatory framework requires advanced treatment for agglomerations of this size when discharging into sensitive catchments. The treated effluent likely flows into the local drainage network, eventually reaching the Garigliano River and then the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and tourism. By employing advanced treatment, the plant helps maintain water quality in the downstream environment, reducing nutrient loading and protecting ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Garigliano River and ultimately the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine and freshwater ecosystems, including important fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient pollution, safeguarding water quality for downstream communities and sensitive coastal environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Sant'Angelo in Theodice area of Cassino, in the province of Frosinone, Lazio region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 1,200 people, typical of a small agglomeration in the Cassino area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which flows into the Garigliano River and eventually the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an advanced treatment plant serving a small agglomeration, it complies with EU Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment to protect sensitive water bodies.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, but advanced treatment is required when discharging into sensitive areas to reduce nutrients.
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