Overview
GRAVINA_IN_PUGLIA wastewater treatment plant serves Gravina in Puglia, Puglia, Italy, with a population equivalent of approximately 49,764. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The GRAVINA_IN_PUGLIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Gravina in Puglia, a town in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of about 49,764, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its inland location, over 50 km from the coast, influences its discharge and treatment requirements. As an Italian plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum standard. For inland discharges into freshwater bodies, the directive may require more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are managed by the local authority. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Adriatic Sea via the network of rivers in the Puglia region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens, supporting both environmental health and public sanitation.
Environmental context
The plant's treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The watershed includes agricultural and urban areas, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream coastal zones. The region's Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and wet winters, affects dilution capacity and seasonal treatment demands.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gravina in Puglia, in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 49,764 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Adriatic Sea, following Italian and EU standards for inland discharges.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 PE, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially advanced treatment for sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 PE must provide at least secondary treatment. For inland discharges into sensitive freshwater bodies, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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