CANOSA_1 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Canosa di Puglia, Puglia, Italy

CANOSA_1 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Canosa di Puglia, in the Puglia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of around 35,536, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, with no direct discharge to coastal waters. As an Italian plant, CANOSA_1 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The treated effluent from CANOSA_1 is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Ofanto River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and the downstream marine environment, supporting aquatic life and reducing nutrient pollution.

CANOSA_1 discharges into the Ofanto River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Manfredonia in the Adriatic Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional fisheries. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.