Overview
SCOPPITO wastewater treatment plant serves Civitatomassa in Abruzzo, Italy, with a population equivalent of 15,637. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The SCOPPITO wastewater treatment plant is located in Civitatomassa, a frazione of Scoppito in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 15,637, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Situated in the Apennine mountain region, the plant supports the local community's sanitation needs. As an Italian wastewater facility, SCOPPITO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from SCOPPITO likely discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the Aterno River, which flows through the Aterno Valley and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. The Aterno River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
The SCOPPITO plant discharges into a tributary of the Aterno River, which flows through the Aterno Valley in Abruzzo and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Pescara. The Aterno River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for aquatic birds. The downstream environment includes the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The SCOPPITO plant is located on Strada Provinciale 31 Forulense, Bivio di Scoppito, in the frazione of Civitatomassa, part of the municipality of Scoppito, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy.
The SCOPPITO plant serves a population equivalent of 15,637, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from SCOPPITO likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Aterno River, which eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian wastewater facility, SCOPPITO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. If the receiving water body is in a sensitive area, more advanced treatment may be needed.
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