Overview
Santa Liberata Lanciano wastewater treatment plant serves Lanciano, Abruzzo, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 44,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Santa Liberata Lanciano wastewater treatment plant is located in the Santa Liberata area of Lanciano, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 44,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italy implements this directive through national legislation, with oversight from regional environmental agencies. The plant's discharge must comply with Italian water quality standards, which align with EU requirements for sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows toward the Adriatic Sea, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The Abruzzo region features several rivers draining the Apennines eastward, such as the Sangro and Pescara. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Adriatic coastal basin of Abruzzo, with treated effluent likely entering a tributary of the Sangro or Pescara river system, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries and tourism. The region's karst geology and seasonal rainfall patterns influence water availability and pollutant transport, making effective treatment critical for protecting downstream ecosystems and bathing waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale Frisa Lanciano in the Santa Liberata area of Lanciano, in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 44,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows toward the Adriatic Sea, likely part of the Sangro or Pescara river basin.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), implemented through Italian national law. This requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE, with possible tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 15,000 and 150,000 PE are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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