Overview
CASARANO_NUOVO wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 49,272 people in Matino, Puglia, Italy. It is located near the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CASARANO_NUOVO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Matino, in the Puglia region of southern Italy. It serves a population of approximately 49,272, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Adriatic coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and its operations are critical for protecting the local marine environment. As an Italian plant, CASARANO_NUOVO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For plants in sensitive coastal areas, more stringent treatment may be required to prevent eutrophication. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a facility capable of handling the community's wastewater needs. The treated effluent from CASARANO_NUOVO ultimately discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with significant ecological importance. The plant plays a vital role in reducing nutrient and pollutant loads, thereby supporting water quality in the coastal zone and protecting marine biodiversity in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean basin. The coastal waters near Matino support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, making effective treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance in this sensitive marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
CASARANO_NUOVO is located in Matino, in the province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy. Its address is Via Matino-Mare, Matino, Lecce, Puglia, 73052.
The plant serves approximately 49,272 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Adriatic Sea, as the plant is located within 50 km of the coast. The discharge is regulated under Italian and EU environmental laws.
As an Italian plant, CASARANO_NUOVO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Coastal plants may also need additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive marine areas.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. In coastal areas like Puglia, plants often include tertiary treatment or nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.
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