Overview
TRIBUNO wastewater treatment plant serves Ortona, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 5,500 residents. Located near the Foro River, the plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea.
TRIBUNO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ortona, in the province of Chieti, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 5,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant is situated along the Percorso Lungofiume Foro, near the Foro River. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, TRIBUNO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment (at least secondary) for discharges into sensitive areas or coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest scale. Italian plants of this size typically employ biological treatment to meet national standards. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Foro River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near Ortona. This coastal discharge is subject to stringent regulations to protect marine water quality and the local ecosystem. The Adriatic Sea supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries in the Abruzzo region.
Environmental context
TRIBUNO discharges into the Foro River, a coastal stream that flows into the Adriatic Sea near Ortona. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's discharge contributes to the local watershed, which supports aquatic habitats and migratory species. Protecting this coastal environment is critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
TRIBUNO is located in Ortona, in the province of Chieti, Italy, along the Percorso Lungofiume Foro near the Foro River.
TRIBUNO serves approximately 5,500 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
TRIBUNO discharges treated effluent into the Foro River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea near Ortona.
TRIBUNO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into coastal waters. Italian national regulations implement this directive.
For small agglomerations like TRIBUNO, Italian plants typically use secondary biological treatment to meet EU standards, especially when discharging into sensitive coastal areas.
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