Overview
LATIANO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Latiano in Puglia, Italy. It is an inland facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of approximately 20,405.
The LATIANO wastewater treatment plant is located in Latiano, a town in the province of Brindisi, Puglia, Italy. The facility serves a population of about 20,405 and is situated inland, away from coastal areas. As a municipal treatment plant, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for the local community. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), treatment plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent (PE) are generally required to provide secondary treatment. The plant is expected to comply with this directive, ensuring appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding region of Puglia is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and agricultural land use. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect the quality of downstream rivers and the marine environment, supporting aquatic life and preventing eutrophication.
Environmental context
The LATIANO plant discharges into local waterways that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, which is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for fisheries and tourism. Effective treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, safeguarding coastal water quality and marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The LATIANO plant is located at Via Antonio Rubino, Latiano, in the province of Brindisi, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 20,405 people in the town of Latiano and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea, following treatment that meets EU standards.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment or equivalent to protect the environment.
In Italy, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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