Overview
VALLE_PARA wastewater treatment plant serves Chieti, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population of 8,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
VALLE_PARA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Chieti, Italy, along Strada Statale 656 dir Val Pescara-Chieti. It serves a population of approximately 8,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian facility, VALLE_PARA 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 appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas, which may apply given the plant's proximity to the Adriatic coast. Compliance with national regulations ensures that effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated wastewater likely discharges into local watercourses that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, given its location near the coast. This discharge contributes to the ecological health of the Adriatic basin, supporting marine life and coastal ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, particularly for the nearby Pescara River and the Adriatic Sea.
Environmental context
VALLE_PARA discharges into local waterways that drain into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive marine ecosystems. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can impact coastal water quality, affecting habitats such as seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. The Adriatic Sea supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for species like sea turtles and dolphins.
Frequently asked questions
VALLE_PARA is located on Strada Statale 656 dir Val Pescara-Chieti in Chieti, Italy, in the Abruzzo region.
The plant serves approximately 8,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, likely via the Pescara River basin.
As an Italian plant, VALLE_PARA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 8,000 people (between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent) typically require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas where more stringent treatment may be needed.
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