Overview
FASANO_FORCATELLE wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Fasano in Puglia, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 38,911 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters.
The FASANO_FORCATELLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Fasano, a town in the province of Brindisi in the Puglia region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of about 38,911, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's infrastructure is part of the regional wastewater network managed by local authorities. The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea, given Fasano's proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Adriatic basin, which is ecologically sensitive due to its role in marine biodiversity and tourism.
Environmental context
Fasano is located in the Puglia region, near the Adriatic Sea. The plant's treated wastewater likely flows into small coastal streams or directly into the Adriatic, which is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The Adriatic Sea supports important fisheries and marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and coral reefs. The region's karst geology means groundwater is vulnerable to contamination, making proper treatment essential for protecting both coastal and inland water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fasano, in the province of Brindisi, Puglia region, southern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 38,911 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
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, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas where tertiary treatment may be needed.
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