Overview
SELVA wastewater treatment plant in Altino, Abruzzo, Italy, serves 3,000 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 593.89 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
SELVA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Selva d'Altino area of Altino, in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 3,000 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day and currently discharges about 594 cubic meters per day, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and coastal environment, supporting both ecological health and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows toward the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive marine ecosystems. The area is part of the Abruzzo coastal plain, where rivers like the Sangro and Aventino support diverse aquatic life and migratory fish. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and protects the coastal waters from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The SELVA plant is located in Selva d'Altino, Altino, in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges.
The plant protects local watercourses and the Adriatic Sea from pollution, supporting aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality in the Abruzzo region.
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