Overview
CASAMASSIMA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Casamassima in Puglia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 13,417. The facility is located within 50 km of the Adriatic coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive sta
The CASAMASSIMA wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Casamassima, a town in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy. Serving a population equivalent of 13,417, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, addressing the needs of this inland community. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a scale appropriate for a medium-sized agglomeration. As an Italian plant, CASAMASSIMA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent). The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from CASAMASSIMA likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Adriatic Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The receiving water body is part of the Puglia region's hydrological network, which supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and safeguard the ecological health of the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The CASAMASSIMA plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows towards the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive ecosystems including seagrass meadows and coastal lagoons. The region's watershed supports agriculture and biodiversity, making nutrient removal critical to avoid eutrophication. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence coastal water quality, particularly if the receiving water body is a river or stream that reaches the sea.
Frequently asked questions
The CASAMASSIMA plant is located in Casamassima, a town in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy, at Via Piscinelle.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 13,417, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows to the Adriatic Sea, as the plant is within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent must provide at least secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if discharging into sensitive areas.
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