Overview
Margherita di Savoia wastewater treatment plant serves 22,403 people in Puglia, Italy. The facility operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Margherita di Savoia wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Margherita di Savoia, in the Puglia region of southern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 22,403, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Italy implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal or estuarine waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, and it is situated within 50 km of the Adriatic coast. The treated effluent likely discharges into the Adriatic Sea, which supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing and tourism resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and the local marine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Adriatic Sea coast in the Gulf of Manfredonia. Treated wastewater likely discharges into the Adriatic Sea, which is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs. The area supports important seagrass meadows and marine habitats that benefit from effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Margherita di Savoia, in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, Puglia region, southern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 22,403 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Adriatic Sea, as the plant is within 50 km of the coast.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people in coastal areas typically require secondary treatment to protect marine environments.
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