Overview
FOGGIA wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Foggia in Puglia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 185,619. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 P
The FOGGIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Foggia, Puglia, Italy, at Tratturo Castiglione, Masseria Castiglione. It serves a population equivalent of 185,619, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain toward the Adriatic Sea. As a large agglomeration in Italy, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's designed capacity is 1. Italian wastewater plants are typically operated by municipal or regional utilities under permits issued by regional environmental agencies. Given its inland location in the Tavoliere delle Puglie plain, treated wastewater likely flows into the Candelaro River or other tributaries of the Gulf of Manfredonia, part of the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The FOGGIA plant is located in the Tavoliere delle Puglie, a large agricultural plain in Puglia. Treated wastewater likely discharges into the Candelaro River or nearby canals, which flow into the Gulf of Manfredonia in the Adriatic Sea. This coastal area supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and protect the marine environment from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The FOGGIA plant is located at Tratturo Castiglione, Masseria Castiglione, in Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 185,619, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses, likely the Candelaro River or nearby canals, which flow into the Gulf of Manfredonia in the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 15,000 PE, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas to reduce nutrients and protect water bodies like the Adriatic Sea.
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