Overview
APRICENA wastewater treatment plant serves Apricena, Puglia, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population of 10,466. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The APRICENA wastewater treatment plant is located in Apricena, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 10,466, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, APRICENA 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 more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's compliance with these standards ensures proper treatment before discharge. The treated wastewater from APRICENA likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Adriatic Sea, given Puglia's coastal geography. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from regulated effluent quality, supporting biodiversity and water quality in downstream environments.
Environmental context
The APRICENA plant discharges into local watercourses that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems. The region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and invertebrates, and the plant's treatment helps protect coastal water quality. Proper nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The APRICENA plant is located in Apricena, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,466 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea, following EU regulatory standards.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas that may necessitate tertiary treatment.
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