Overview
SCOSSE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Altino, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 2000 m³/day and discharges 257.35 m³/day, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
SCOSSE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Scosse, Altino, in the province of Chieti, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,300 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. It has a designed capacity of 2000 m³/day and currently discharges an average of 257.35 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows toward the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality. The plant's operation is subject to Italian national regulations implementing the EU directive, ensuring compliance with environmental standards for the receiving water body.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small river or stream in the Sangro River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and coastal ecosystems that depend on good water quality. The Adriatic Sea supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing and tourism resource for the Abruzzo region.
Frequently asked questions
The SCOSSE plant is located in Scosse, Altino, in the province of Chieti, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 1,300 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows toward the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the EU directive. This ensures adequate removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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