Overview
MESAGNE wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Mesagne in Puglia, Italy. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 volume unit and serves a population of 23,222.
The MESAGNE wastewater treatment plant is located in Mesagne, a town in the province of Brindisi, Puglia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,222 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with potential tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume unit, indicating its scale of operation. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the region's river network. Puglia's coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for tourism and fishing, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated wastewater likely enters the drainage basin of the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed in Puglia supports agricultural activities and coastal ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The MESAGNE wastewater treatment plant is located in Mesagne, a town in the province of Brindisi, in the Puglia region of southern Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 23,222 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent, and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For a medium agglomeration of this size, Italian regulations typically require at least secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive (e.g., coastal areas), tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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