Overview
TERMINI wastewater treatment plant serves Casalbordino, Abruzzo, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,000 people and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The TERMINI wastewater treatment plant is located in Casalbordino, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It serves a population of approximately 12,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant serving a medium-sized community, TERMINI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The plant's proximity to the Adriatic coast may influence its regulatory requirements. The treated effluent from TERMINI ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via local watercourses. The Abruzzo coast supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and tourism. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and the ecological health of the Adriatic Sea.
Environmental context
The TERMINI plant discharges into local watercourses that flow to the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic coast of Abruzzo is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and diverse fish populations. Nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in the coastal zone, which can harm marine habitats and affect local tourism and fishing industries.
Frequently asked questions
The TERMINI plant is located in Casalbordino, in the Abruzzo region of Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves approximately 12,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, TERMINI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 15,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like coastal zones.
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