Overview
SANT_EUFEMIA wastewater treatment plant in Fara Filiorum Petri, Abruzzo, Italy, provides secondary treatment for a small population of 550.
SANT_EUFEMIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Sant'Eufemia district of Fara Filiorum Petri, in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. The plant serves a small community of 550 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for a rural or suburban area. It is situated along Strada Statale 263 di Val di Foro e di Bocca di Valle, a regional road connecting the valley. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Indicating it operates well below its maximum capacity. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Aterno-Pescara river system or nearby coastal streams. The Abruzzo region is characterized by the Apennine mountains and a narrow coastal plain, making the local watershed important for both agricultural use and the ecological health of the Adriatic coast. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its discharge contributes to the nutrient load in the coastal marine environment, though the small scale and secondary treatment help mitigate significant impacts.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local drainage network of the Val di Foro, which eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is part of a region with important fisheries and tourism. The Abruzzo coast includes several protected marine areas and is a migratory corridor for seabirds. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, but nutrient removal may be limited without tertiary processes, which is typical for small plants under EU regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Statale 263 di Val di Foro e di Bocca di Valle in the Sant'Eufemia district of Fara Filiorum Petri, in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 550 people, making it a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse in the Val di Foro, which eventually flows to the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, and the plant's discharge must comply with national water quality standards to protect the Adriatic coastal environment.
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