Castelluccio dei Sauri, Puglia

Overview

Castelluccio dei Sauri wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Castelluccio dei Sauri in Puglia, Italy. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,923.

The Castelluccio dei Sauri wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Castelluccio dei Sauri, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 1,923 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,000 cubic meters per day and discharges 265 cubic meters daily, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Cervaro or Carapelle river basins. The surrounding area is agricultural, and the plant helps protect local streams and the downstream coastal environment from nutrient pollution.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into small streams that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, likely via the Cervaro or Carapelle river systems. These water bodies support local agriculture and biodiversity. The Adriatic Sea near Puglia is ecologically sensitive, hosting seagrass meadows and marine life. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality in the coastal zone.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Castelluccio dei Sauri, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.

The plant serves approximately 1,923 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.

The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.

As a small agglomeration (under 2,000 population equivalent), the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges.

The plant has a designed capacity of 2,000 cubic meters per day, with an actual discharge of 265 cubic meters per day, indicating significant reserve capacity.