Overview
The CARLANTINO wastewater treatment plant in Carlantino, Puglia, Italy, serves a population of 1,130 with secondary treatment. It discharges 294 cubic meters per day and has a designed capacity of 1,324 cubic meters per day.
The CARLANTINO wastewater treatment plant is located in Carlantino, a town in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy. It serves a small population of approximately 1,130 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant processes wastewater through biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The designed capacity of 1,324 cubic meters per day indicates the plant's ability to handle peak flows, while the actual discharge volume of 294 cubic meters per day suggests current operations are well within capacity. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU directive, which mandates secondary treatment for inland communities with a population equivalent above 2,000, though smaller plants like this one may also apply secondary treatment to meet local environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Fortore River basin. Puglia's water resources are ecologically sensitive due to the region's Mediterranean climate and karstic geology, which can make groundwater vulnerable to contamination. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream aquatic habitats and supports the ecological health of the Fortore River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The CARLANTINO plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Fortore River, which then empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Fortore River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. The region's Mediterranean climate and karstic terrain make surface waters particularly sensitive to nutrient pollution, so the plant's secondary treatment plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The CARLANTINO wastewater treatment plant is located in Carlantino, a town in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,130 residents, typical of a small agglomeration in rural Puglia.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Fortore River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like Carlantino, secondary treatment is standard, and the plant's discharge must comply with national water quality standards to protect the Fortore River basin.
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