Overview
S_GIOVANNI is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Aielli, Abruzzo, Italy, serving approximately 3,230 people. It has a designed capacity of 1,800 m³/day and discharges treated effluent inland.
S_GIOVANNI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Aielli, a town in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. The plant serves a population of about 3,230, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive water bodies. The designed capacity is 1,800 m³/day, with a reported discharge volume of 639.43 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Aterno-Pescara river system. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses such as agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Aterno River, which flows eastward to the Adriatic Sea. The Abruzzo region features diverse aquatic habitats, including karst springs and rivers that support species such as the Italian barbel and the European eel. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, mitigating eutrophication risks in the Adriatic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
S_GIOVANNI is located in Aielli, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. The address is Aielli Stazione, Aielli, 67041.
The plant serves approximately 3,230 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Aterno River, which eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
S_GIOVANNI provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies, exceeding the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's secondary treatment requirement for its size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1,800 m³ per day, with a reported discharge volume of 639.43 m³ per day, indicating available capacity for future growth.
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