Overview
SPINETA wastewater treatment plant serves Fondi, Lazio, Italy, handling a population equivalent of 26,000. Located within 50 km of the coast, it discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea catchment.
SPINETA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fondi, in the Lazio region of Italy. It serves a population of approximately 26,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Tyrrhenian coast, within 50 km of the sea. As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, SPINETA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating its scale. The treated effluent from SPINETA ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea, a key marine environment in the Mediterranean. The coastal waters of Lazio support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in this sensitive coastal region.
Environmental context
SPINETA discharges into the catchment of the Tyrrhenian Sea, a semi-enclosed basin of the Mediterranean. The coastal area near Fondi includes the Gulf of Gaeta, which supports seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, so effective treatment is critical for maintaining ecological balance in these coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
SPINETA is located in Fondi, in the Lazio region of Italy, near the Tyrrhenian coast.
SPINETA serves a population equivalent of approximately 26,000 people.
SPINETA discharges treated effluent into the catchment of the Tyrrhenian Sea, likely via a local watercourse or direct marine outfall.
As a plant serving over 10,000 PE, SPINETA is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
In Italy, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards. Some may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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