Overview
BARI_OVEST wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 360,000 people in Bari, Puglia, Italy. It is located near the Adriatic coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BARI_OVEST is a major wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Bari in the Puglia region of southern Italy. With a population served of around 360,000, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the San Paolo district, near the Adriatic Sea. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, and for sensitive areas, tertiary treatment to remove nutrients. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating significant infrastructure. The treated effluent is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, which is a semi-enclosed marine basin with sensitive ecosystems. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting coastal water quality and supporting tourism and fisheries in the region. Its operation is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the Adriatic coastline.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin connected to the Ionian Sea and ultimately the Mediterranean. The coastal waters near Bari support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Nutrient loading from wastewater can lead to eutrophication, so effective treatment is critical for preserving water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
BARI_OVEST is located in the San Paolo district of Bari, in the Puglia region of southern Italy.
BARI_OVEST serves approximately 360,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from BARI_OVEST is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, which is a sensitive marine environment.
BARI_OVEST operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for large agglomerations and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For a large agglomeration like BARI_OVEST, Italian plants typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, and often tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients, in compliance with EU directives.
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