Overview
Santa Barbara wastewater treatment plant serves Capistrello, Abruzzo, Italy, treating municipal wastewater for approximately 5,747 people. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Santa Barbara wastewater treatment plant is located in Capistrello, a town in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 5,747 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a small agglomeration in Italy, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. It plays a role in protecting local water resources. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Liri River system. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. Its inland location reduces direct marine impact, but proper treatment remains essential for the health of the Liri basin.
Environmental context
The Santa Barbara plant discharges into the Liri River basin, which flows through Abruzzo and Lazio before reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's treatment processes help mitigate nutrient loading and pollution, protecting downstream water quality and the ecological balance of the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Santa Barbara wastewater treatment plant is located in Capistrello, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. Its address is Via Salcito, Capistrello, 67053.
The plant serves approximately 5,747 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Liri River and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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