Overview
LIZZANO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Lizzano in Puglia, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 17,220.
The LIZZANO wastewater treatment plant is located in Lizzano, a town in the province of Taranto, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 17,220, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, LIZZANO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italy implements this directive through national legislation, and plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent must meet secondary treatment standards unless discharging into sensitive areas, which may require tertiary treatment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Ionian Sea, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The surrounding region of Puglia features a Mediterranean climate and supports diverse aquatic life in coastal and marine ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect the Ionian Sea's water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The LIZZANO plant is situated in the Salento peninsula, within the Ionian Sea catchment. Treated wastewater likely flows into small streams or directly into the Ionian Sea, which supports seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. The region's coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, and the plant's discharge must comply with EU standards to prevent eutrophication and protect marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The LIZZANO plant is located in Lizzano, a town in the province of Taranto, in the Puglia region of southern Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 17,220, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Ionian Sea, given its proximity to the coast.
As an Italian plant, LIZZANO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas where tertiary treatment may be needed.
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