Overview
VAL_SINELLO wastewater treatment plant serves Gissi, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 6,300 people. The plant is located in the Valle Sinello industrial zone near the Adriatic coast.
VAL_SINELLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the industrial zone of Valle Sinello, near Gissi in the province of Chieti, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,300 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, VAL_SINELLO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The plant is expected to meet national standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains toward the Adriatic Sea. The area is part of the Abruzzo region, characterized by hilly terrain and a Mediterranean climate. The receiving water body ultimately flows into the Adriatic, supporting coastal ecosystems and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect marine water quality and recreational uses along the Adriatic coast.
Environmental context
VAL_SINELLO is situated in the Valle Sinello area, part of the Sinello River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and diverse fish populations. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the coastal zone, making effective treatment important for preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality for tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
VAL_SINELLO is located in the Valle Sinello industrial zone, near Gissi in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,300 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Sinello River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, VAL_SINELLO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect sensitive water bodies.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment. Italian plants typically use biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet effluent standards.
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