Overview
Ceglie Messapica wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 25,000 people in Puglia, Italy. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Ceglie Messapica wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Ceglie Messapica, in the province of Brindisi, Puglia, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 25,133, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, indicating a small-scale facility typical for inland towns in southern Italy. The treated effluent likely discharges into local streams that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the protection of the region's coastal and marine ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the surrounding agricultural and natural areas.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Puglia region, more than 50 km from the coast. Its treated effluent likely enters local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and sensitive coastal habitats that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological health of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on SP27 in Ceglie Messapica, in the province of Brindisi, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 25,133 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local streams that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, supporting the protection of coastal ecosystems.
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 UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, with more advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
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