Overview
CAROVIGNO_CONSORTILE wastewater treatment plant serves Brindisi, Puglia, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 21,449 under EU regulatory standards.
The CAROVIGNO_CONSORTILE wastewater treatment plant is located in Brindisi, Puglia, Italy, serving a population of around 21,449. As a municipal facility in southern Italy, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from the Brindisi area. The plant operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italy's national regulations implement this directive, ensuring compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment and discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating its scale relative to the population served. Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. The facility contributes to protecting the coastal environment of Puglia, a region known for its tourism and marine ecosystems. By treating wastewater, it helps prevent nutrient pollution and safeguards water quality in the Adriatic basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea via local waterways in the Puglia region. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs that can cause eutrophication. The area supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing ground. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and protect coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
CAROVIGNO_CONSORTILE is located in Brindisi, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 21,449 people.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment; otherwise, secondary treatment is standard.
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