Overview
SANTA CROCE wastewater treatment plant serves Fara San Martino, Abruzzo, Italy. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 3,200 with a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day.
The SANTA CROCE wastewater treatment plant is located in Fara San Martino, a town in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,200 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges. With a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day and a reported discharge volume of 633.49 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from untreated sewage pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Aventino River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near the coast of Abruzzo. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its ecological sensitivity. Proper wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality in the river and coastal areas, which are important for tourism and local biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The SANTA CROCE plant is located in Fara San Martino, in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,200 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Aventino River basin, which eventually flows into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent) discharging to inland waters, the plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment. Italian national regulations transpose this directive and are enforced by regional environmental agencies.
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