Overview
SCALO_LOC_PESCOPANA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Roccasecca, Lazio, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of 1,500 with a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day.
SCALO_LOC_PESCOPANA is a wastewater treatment facility located in Roccasecca, in the Lazio region of Italy. The plant serves a small community of approximately 1,500 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and operates within the regulatory framework of the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under the EU directive for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day matches the population served, indicating that the facility is appropriately scaled for the community's needs. The discharge volume is recorded at 296.95 m³/day, suggesting a utilization rate that allows for operational flexibility. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Liri-Garigliano river basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for agricultural and recreational purposes. By ensuring secondary treatment, the facility helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Liri-Garigliano river basin, which flows through central Italy and empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is an important resource for local agriculture. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps mitigate eutrophication risks in the coastal zone, preserving the ecological balance of the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
SCALO_LOC_PESCOPANA is located in Roccasecca, in the province of Frosinone, Lazio region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,500 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Liri-Garigliano river basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for communities with a population equivalent above 2,000, though smaller plants like this one are also expected to meet appropriate standards.
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