TORREMONTANARA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Torrevecchia Teatina, Italy

The TORREMONTANARA wastewater treatment plant is located in Torrevecchia Teatina, in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo region, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 1,800 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and European wastewater regulations. The plant is situated near the Adriatic coast, within 10 km of the shoreline. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for discharges into coastal waters. Its designed capacity is 2,000 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 493.15 m³/day, indicating operational capacity well below design. The plant is part of Italy's municipal wastewater infrastructure, regulated under national implementation of EU directives. Treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into the Fondo Valle Alento stream, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and diverse marine life. The plant's coastal location and secondary treatment level are important for protecting local water quality and marine biodiversity.

The plant discharges into the Fondo Valle Alento stream, a tributary of the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The coastal area supports diverse marine habitats, including seagrass beds and fish spawning grounds, which benefit from effective wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality.