Overview
The CERIGNOLA wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 71,864 people in Cerignola, Puglia, Italy. It is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the local watershed.
The CERIGNOLA wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the city of Cerignola in the Puglia region of southern Italy. With a population equivalent of around 71,864, it falls under the EU classification of a medium agglomeration. The plant is situated near the Adriatic coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and its operations are subject to Italian and European wastewater regulations. As an Italian treatment plant, CERIGNOLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar), indicating its scale of operation. The treated effluent from CERIGNOLA ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea via local watercourses. The Puglia region's coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The CERIGNOLA plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows toward the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs that can cause eutrophication. The coastal waters off Puglia support seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, which benefit from effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The CERIGNOLA plant is located in Cerignola, in the province of Foggia, Puglia region, southern Italy. Its address is Corso Vecchio, Cerignola, 71042.
The plant serves approximately 71,864 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea, which is within 50 km of the plant.
As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people and potentially tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide at least secondary biological treatment. Many also include nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas, especially near the coast.
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