Overview
SCANNO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Scanno in Abruzzo, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,559 residents, operating under Italian and EU regulations.
SCANNO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Scanno, a town in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 7,559 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. It is situated in the Apennine mountains, an area known for its natural landscapes and Lake Scanno. As an Italian plant, SCANNO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that feeds into the Sagittario River, which flows into Lake Scanno and eventually into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Abruzzo region's sensitive ecological landscape. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local environment and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sagittario River basin, which flows through the Apennine mountains and into Lake Scanno, a natural lake of ecological importance. The lake supports diverse aquatic life and is a key habitat for migratory birds. The water eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea via the Aterno-Pescara river system. The region is characterized by karst geology and sensitive freshwater ecosystems, making proper wastewater treatment essential for preserving water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The SCANNO wastewater treatment plant is located at Via degli Alpini, Scanno, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy.
The SCANNO plant serves approximately 7,559 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that feeds into the Sagittario River and Lake Scanno, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, SCANNO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and additional treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be necessary.
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