Overview
SANGRO wastewater treatment plant serves Fossacesia, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It is located near the Adriatic coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
SANGRO is a wastewater treatment plant serving the municipality of Fossacesia in the Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. The plant is situated near the Adriatic coast, approximately 50 km from the shoreline, and serves a population of about 10,000 people. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater in this coastal region. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's location near the Adriatic Sea may influence its treatment standards to protect coastal water quality. The treated effluent from SANGRO likely discharges into the Adriatic Sea, either directly or via a local watercourse. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with significant ecological importance, supporting diverse marine life and fisheries. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the coastal environment, which is also important for tourism and recreation in the Abruzzo region.
Environmental context
The SANGRO plant is located near the Adriatic coast, with its treated effluent likely discharging into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin that supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The plant's operations are critical to preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding coastal water quality, which is vital for local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The SANGRO plant is located at SS16, Porto di Fossacesia, Fossacesia, Chieti, 66022, Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 people in the Fossacesia area.
The treated effluent from SANGRO likely discharges into the Adriatic Sea, either directly or via a local watercourse, supporting coastal water quality.
As an Italian plant, SANGRO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with additional requirements for sensitive coastal areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 people (medium agglomeration) are typically required to provide secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like the Adriatic Sea.
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