Overview
Tortoreto Salinello wastewater treatment plant serves Tortoreto, Abruzzo, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. It treats wastewater from approximately 41,000 people under EU regulatory standards.
The Tortoreto Salinello wastewater treatment plant is located in Tortoreto, in the Abruzzo region of Italy, along Strada Provinciale 8 del Salinello. It serves a population of approximately 41,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume units, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for the local community. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Abruzzo coast is ecologically significant, supporting diverse marine life and coastal habitats. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect the Adriatic Sea from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Salinello River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient enrichment from wastewater discharges. The coastal waters off Abruzzo support important fisheries and marine biodiversity, including seagrass meadows and migratory fish species. Effective treatment at this plant helps mitigate eutrophication risks and protects the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 8 del Salinello in Tortoreto, in the Abruzzo region of Italy, near the town of Salino.
The plant serves approximately 41,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Salinello River and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. For coastal discharges, additional nutrient removal may be needed to protect the Adriatic Sea from eutrophication.
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