Overview
LIZZANELLO wastewater treatment plant serves Monacizzo, Puglia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 20,197. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 and is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Ionian Sea watershed.
The LIZZANELLO wastewater treatment plant is located in Monacizzo, a frazione of Torricella in the province of Taranto, Puglia, Italy. Serving a population equivalent of approximately 20,197, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the surrounding area. The facility is situated near the Ionian coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and its operations are subject to Italian and European Union regulations. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration (between 10,000 and 100,000 PE), it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive mandates that discharges to coastal waters must meet appropriate quality standards to protect the marine environment. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating a relatively small facility. The treated effluent from LIZZANELLO ultimately reaches the Ionian Sea, a semi-enclosed basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The local watershed includes small coastal streams and agricultural runoff, making proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and safeguard coastal water quality. The area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The LIZZANELLO plant discharges into the Ionian Sea via local watercourses, contributing to the broader Mediterranean Sea ecosystem. The coastal waters of Puglia are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Effective treatment is critical to minimize nutrient loads that could lead to eutrophication and to protect the region's tourism-dependent economy.
Frequently asked questions
The LIZZANELLO plant is located in Monacizzo, a frazione of Torricella in the province of Taranto, Puglia, Italy. Its address is Via Piemonte, Librari, Monacizzo, Torricella, Taranto, Puglia.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 20,197 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from LIZZANELLO is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Ionian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 PE, LIZZANELLO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations. Italian national regulations implement this directive.
For medium-sized agglomerations like LIZZANELLO, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive coastal areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients and protect marine ecosystems.
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