Overview
Manduria wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 14,375 people in Puglia, Italy. Located near the Ionian Sea coast, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Manduria wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Manduria, in the province of Taranto, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 14,375, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Ionian Sea coast, within 50 km of the shoreline. As a facility in Italy, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating the plant's scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and coastal ecosystems. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect the marine environment and support biodiversity in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The Manduria plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Ionian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. The region's watershed includes agricultural runoff, making effective nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication and protect seagrass meadows and other sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Manduria, in the province of Taranto, Puglia, Italy, along the SP142 road.
The plant serves approximately 14,375 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size (10,000-150,000 population equivalent) require secondary treatment. The plant must comply with discharge standards to protect the receiving water body.
Italian plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards. Some may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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