Overview
FRANCAVILLA_FONTANA wastewater treatment plant serves Francavilla Fontana, Puglia, Italy. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC for medium agglomerations.
FRANCAVILLA_FONTANA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Francavilla Fontana, a town in the province of Brindisi, Puglia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 47,385, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant serving a medium-sized community, it is expected to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Adriatic coastal basin. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Adriatic Sea via small coastal streams and channels. The Ionian Sea and Adriatic coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, supporting marine biodiversity and fisheries. The region's Mediterranean climate and agricultural activity make water quality management critical for both environmental health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on SP28 in Francavilla Fontana, Brindisi, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 47,385 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Adriatic Sea via coastal streams and channels.
As a medium agglomeration (population between 10,000 and 100,000), the plant is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
Italian plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal in sensitive areas, to comply with EU standards.
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