Overview
LUCERA_B_VALLE_CRUSCA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Lucera, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of 13,748 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
LUCERA_B_VALLE_CRUSCA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lucera, in the Puglia region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,748, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated along Strada Statale 17, near the city of Foggia. As an Italian plant of this scale, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Candelaro River and the Gulf of Manfredonia. The region's Mediterranean climate and agricultural land use influence the ecological sensitivity of the receiving waters, supporting diverse aquatic life and requiring careful nutrient management.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Candelaro River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Manfredonia on the Adriatic Sea. This coastal area supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The watershed is influenced by agricultural runoff from the Tavoliere delle Puglie plains, making nutrient control a key ecological consideration.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Statale 17 dell'Appennino Abruzzese e Appulo Sannitico in Lucera, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 13,748, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Candelaro River and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea via the Gulf of Manfredonia.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Italian regulations align with these standards.
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