Overview
Ischitella Nuovo is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Ischitella, Puglia, Italy, serving 2,484 people. It discharges 476 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the Adriatic coast.
Ischitella Nuovo is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ischitella, a town in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy. The plant serves a population of 2,484 and is situated along Strada Provinciale 51, near the Gargano Peninsula. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 8,294 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 476 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The plant is located within 10 km of the Adriatic Sea, making coastal discharge considerations relevant. Treated effluent from the plant ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea that supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries in the region. The Gargano area is known for its coastal lagoons and marine ecosystems, so proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage network, which flows toward the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a sensitive marine environment supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish nurseries and migratory species. The Gargano coast features rocky shores and sandy beaches, and the area is ecologically important for seabirds and marine habitats. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollution, mitigating risks of eutrophication and protecting coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 51 in Ischitella, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy, near the Gargano Peninsula.
The plant serves a population of 2,484 people in the Ischitella area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows to the Adriatic Sea, located within 10 km of the facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards for agglomerations of this size.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges and appropriate disposal to protect the Adriatic Sea.
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