Overview
TERAMO S ATTO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 21,000 people and discharges into the local watershed.
TERAMO S ATTO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy, along Strada Statale 80. It serves a population of approximately 21,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, about 50 km from the Adriatic coast, and its operations are subject to Italian and European wastewater standards. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, TERAMO S ATTO falls under 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), indicating it is sized to handle the local load. The treated effluent from TERAMO S ATTO is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via rivers such as the Tordino or Vomano. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Proper treatment helps protect these habitats from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Adriatic Sea via rivers like the Tordino or Vomano. The Adriatic Sea supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and important fish spawning grounds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can lead to eutrophication, so effective treatment is crucial for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
TERAMO S ATTO is located on Strada Statale 80 racc in Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy. It serves the city of Teramo and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 21,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea via rivers such as the Tordino or Vomano.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, TERAMO S ATTO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide at least secondary treatment, as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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