Overview
Terrarossa wastewater treatment plant serves Cappelle sul Tavo, Italy, a town in the Pescara province. The facility is located within 50 km of the Adriatic coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00.
Terrarossa is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cappelle sul Tavo, a town in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,600 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Its location near the Adriatic coast influences its operational context. As an Italian plant, Terrarossa operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. Italian wastewater infrastructure is typically managed by municipal or regional utilities, with oversight from regional environmental agencies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows toward the Adriatic Sea, part of the Adriatic basin. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
Terrarossa plant is situated in the Pescara province, within the Adriatic Sea basin. The treated wastewater likely enters a small stream or canal that drains into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The coastal waters support seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, making nutrient and pathogen control critical. The region's Mediterranean climate means seasonal tourism increases population pressure on the treatment system.
Frequently asked questions
The Terrarossa plant is located at Via Giovanni Pascoli in Cappelle sul Tavo, a town in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 4,600 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows toward the Adriatic Sea, given its proximity to the coast.
As an Italian facility, Terrarossa operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size discharging into coastal waters.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required, especially when discharging into sensitive coastal areas. The EU directive sets minimum standards for such facilities.
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