Overview
ASCOLI_SATRIANO_1 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Ascoli Satriano, Puglia, Italy, serving approximately 2,614 people with a designed capacity of 12,000 m³/day.
ASCOLI_SATRIANO_1 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ascoli Satriano, a town in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 2,614 and has a designed capacity of 12,000 m³/day, indicating it is sized to accommodate future growth or seasonal variations. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that reduces organic matter and suspended solids. As a facility serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU's 'small agglomeration' category, where secondary treatment is the minimum requirement unless the receiving water is designated as a sensitive area. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 400 m³/day, well below its design capacity. The treated effluent from ASCOLI_SATRIANO_1 is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Ofanto River basin. The region's hydrology supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic habitats. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Ofanto River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Ofanto River is the longest river in Puglia and supports a variety of freshwater species and riparian vegetation. The Adriatic Sea near the Gargano Peninsula is ecologically sensitive, hosting important fish nurseries and migratory bird routes. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
ASCOLI_SATRIANO_1 is located at Via Publio Fundanio Prisco, Ascoli Satriano, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,614 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Ofanto River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under Italy's transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent unless the receiving water is sensitive.
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