FOGGIA_2_BORGO_INCORONATA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Foggia, Puglia

FOGGIA_2_BORGO_INCORONATA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Borgo Incoronata, a rural area near Foggia in the Puglia region of southern Italy. The plant serves a small population of 807 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. It has a designed capacity of 784.00 m³/day and currently discharges 115.00 m³/day of treated effluent. The plant's capacity utilization is low, indicating it operates well below its design capacity, which is typical for small rural plants with stable or declining populations. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea via the Candelaro River or other nearby watercourses. The plant plays a key role in protecting local groundwater and surface water quality in the agricultural Tavoliere delle Puglie plain, a region known for intensive farming. Its operation helps prevent nutrient pollution and supports the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.

The plant discharges into the Candelaro River basin, which drains the Tavoliere delle Puglie plain and flows into the Gulf of Manfredonia in the Adriatic Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries. The region's agricultural runoff can contribute to nutrient loads, making the plant's secondary treatment essential for controlling eutrophication risks in the Adriatic.