Overview
FAGGIANO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Faggiano in Puglia, Italy. It provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the Ionian Sea via local waterways.
The FAGGIANO wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Faggiano, in the province of Taranto, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 4,381 people, making it a small agglomeration under Italian and EU classifications. The plant is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the Ionian Sea. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The designed capacity is 3,521 m³/day, and the reported discharge volume is 511 m³/day, indicating that the plant operates well below its design capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader Mediterranean ecosystem. The plant's operation helps protect the coastal environment from untreated sewage, contributing to water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea via small coastal streams. The Ionian Sea is a key part of the Mediterranean, supporting fisheries and marine biodiversity. The coastal zone near Taranto is ecologically sensitive, with seagrass meadows and important nursery habitats for fish. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect these marine resources.
Frequently asked questions
The FAGGIANO wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Faggiano, in the province of Taranto, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 4,381 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Ionian Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the EU directive. This ensures removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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