Overview
The ALTAMURA wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Altamura in Puglia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 93,800. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The ALTAMURA wastewater treatment plant is located in Altamura, a city in the Puglia region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 93,800, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, ALTAMURA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Ofanto River basin. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agricultural irrigation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The ALTAMURA plant discharges into the Ofanto River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Manfredonia in the Adriatic Sea. This coastal area supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and seasonal water scarcity, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The ALTAMURA plant is located in Altamura, in the Puglia region of southern Italy, at Strada Comunale esterna Barone.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 93,800, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ofanto River and ultimately into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, ALTAMURA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 PE must have secondary treatment. For sensitive areas, such as those discharging into the Adriatic, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is often required.
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