Overview
SCURCOLA MARSICANA CAPOLUOGO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Scurcola Marsicana, Italy, serving about 3,670 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting the region's environmental health.
SCURCOLA MARSICANA CAPOLUOGO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Scurcola Marsicana, a town in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,670 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. Its location along Strada Statale 5 Via Tiburtina Valeria places it within the Apennine mountain region, characterized by a temperate climate and karstic geology. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day and a reported discharge volume of 726.53 cubic meters per day, indicating operational capacity below design limits. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Liri-Garigliano river system. The surrounding area includes the Marsica region, known for its lakes and natural reserves. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological balance 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 diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. The region includes ecologically sensitive areas such as the Fucino Plain, a former lakebed now an important agricultural zone. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution that could harm downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Statale 5 Via Tiburtina Valeria in Scurcola Marsicana, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,670 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Liri-Garigliano river system and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations. Compliance is enforced by regional environmental agencies.
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