Overview
BRINDISI_FIUME_GRANDE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Brindisi, Puglia, Italy. It is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the Adriatic Sea.
BRINDISI_FIUME_GRANDE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Brindisi, Puglia, Italy. Serving a population of approximately 117,173, it is a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated near the Adriatic coast, highlighting its role in protecting coastal water quality. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU UWWTD. The designed capacity is 1. The plant operates within Italy's regulatory framework, which implements the EU directive through national legislation. The treated effluent is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive marine ecosystems. The plant plays a critical role in preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding the coastal environment, which supports tourism, fisheries, and biodiversity.
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 Brindisi support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, so effective treatment is essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Enrico Fermi in Brindisi, Puglia, Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves approximately 117,173 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, a sensitive marine environment that requires effective treatment to prevent pollution.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people, with more stringent requirements for sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, and tertiary treatment may be required if the receiving waters are sensitive to nutrient pollution, such as coastal areas.
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