Overview
Corsano wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Corsano in Puglia, Italy. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Ionian Sea via local waterways.
The Corsano wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Corsano, a town in the province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,682 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union standards. 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. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets national and EU standards for wastewater treatment before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Ionian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding region of Puglia is known for its coastal ecosystems and agricultural activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and marine life.
Environmental context
The Corsano plant discharges into the Ionian Sea via local streams and drainage channels. The Ionian Sea supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The region's coastal waters are used for tourism and fishing, so maintaining low nutrient and pollutant levels is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Corsano wastewater treatment plant is located at via Marre in Corsano, in the province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 8,682 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which is the standard for plants like Corsano.
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