Overview
The Galatina wastewater treatment plant serves Soleto, Puglia, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 32,909. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Galatina wastewater treatment plant is located in Soleto, near Galatina, in the Puglia region of southern Italy. It serves a population of approximately 32,909, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Italian facility, 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 freshwater or estuaries. For plants in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater from the Galatina plant likely discharges into local watercourses that drain toward the Ionian Sea, part of the broader Adriatic basin. The region's coastal and agricultural ecosystems depend on proper wastewater management to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The Galatina plant serves an inland area in Puglia, with treated effluent likely flowing into small streams or canals that eventually reach the Ionian Sea. The region's karst topography and agricultural activity make groundwater and surface water quality a key concern. Proper treatment helps protect downstream aquatic habitats and the coastal marine environment from nutrient enrichment.
Frequently asked questions
The Galatina wastewater treatment plant is located in Soleto, near Galatina, in the province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy. Its address is Via Galatina, Soleto, 73013.
The Galatina plant serves a population of approximately 32,909 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the Galatina plant is discharged into local watercourses that drain toward the Ionian Sea, part of the Adriatic basin. The plant's inland location suggests discharge into streams or canals.
The Galatina plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of over 10,000 people. Italian national regulations implement this directive, ensuring compliance with effluent standards.
For a plant serving approximately 33,000 people in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU UWWTD. If the receiving water is in a sensitive area, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be necessary to protect water quality.
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