Overview
ASCOLI_SATRIANO_2 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Ascoli Satriano, Puglia, Italy, serving approximately 2,500 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
ASCOLI_SATRIANO_2 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 about 2,500 and is designed to handle up to 4,000 m³ of wastewater per day, with a current discharge volume of 345 m³/day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources and supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment, which includes agricultural areas and sensitive coastal zones.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and eutrophication in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
ASCOLI_SATRIANO_2 is located on Strada Provinciale 105 Foggia - Ascoli Satriano, in Ascoli Satriano, province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,512 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Adriatic Sea, following secondary treatment standards.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
Italian wastewater treatment plants operate under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people.
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