Overview
STRADA_PROV_PER_ALANNO is a wastewater treatment plant in Scafa, Abruzzo, Italy, serving approximately 4,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
STRADA_PROV_PER_ALANNO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Scafa, a town in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,000, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a modest scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Pescara River basin. Its operations contribute to protecting the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal waters, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Pescara River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The area is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, with seasonal variations in flow affecting dilution capacity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on SP64 in Scafa, in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 4,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Pescara River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 2,000-10,000 population equivalents must provide appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect the environment. This plant is subject to those requirements.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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