Overview
STRADA_36 is a wastewater treatment plant serving Trasacco, Italy. It serves a population of 7,740 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
STRADA_36 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Trasacco, in the province of L'Aquila, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,740 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, STRADA_36 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Liri-Garigliano river system. The surrounding area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely enters the Liri-Garigliano river system, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports agricultural activities and natural habitats, making proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
STRADA_36 is located in Trasacco, in the province of L'Aquila, Italy.
STRADA_36 serves a population of 7,740 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Liri-Garigliano river system and ultimately the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As a plant serving about 7,740 people, STRADA_36 is classified as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard.
For agglomerations of this size in Italy, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
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