Overview
Villalago wastewater treatment plant serves the small Italian town of Villalago in L'Aquila province. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 3,740, discharging 740.39 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
The Villalago wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Villalago, within the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. This facility serves a population of approximately 3,740 residents, reflecting its role in a small, inland community. The plant is situated along Strada Regionale 479 Sannite, a regional road connecting the area to the broader municipal infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,500 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 740.39 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. As an Italian plant, it operates under national regulations that implement EU directives, with oversight from regional environmental authorities. The treated effluent from Villalago is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Aterno-Pescara river system. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive karstic aquifers and surface waters of the Abruzzo region, supporting downstream ecosystems and maintaining water quality in an area known for its natural parks and biodiversity.
Environmental context
Villalago lies in the Sagittario Valley, part of the Aterno-Pescara river basin that flows eastward to the Adriatic Sea. The region features karstic geology with important groundwater resources. The plant's advanced treatment safeguards the local aquatic ecosystem, which supports diverse species including the Apennine brown trout and other endemic fauna. Downstream, the waters contribute to the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The Villalago wastewater treatment plant is located on Strada Regionale 479 Sannite in the town of Villalago, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,740 residents, making it a small-scale facility for the local community.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a higher level of purification than standard secondary treatment, ensuring effective removal of pollutants before discharge.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge. National and regional authorities enforce compliance.
The plant protects the Sagittario Valley watershed and downstream waters flowing to the Adriatic Sea. Its advanced treatment helps preserve water quality in a region known for karstic aquifers and biodiversity.
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