Overview
Minervino Murge wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Minervino Murge in Puglia, Italy. It is an inland facility designed for a capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day.
The Minervino Murge wastewater treatment plant is located in the Puglia region of southern Italy, serving the town of Minervino Murge in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and is designed to handle a capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day, serving a population of approximately 11,262 people. As an Italian wastewater treatment facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (between 10,000 and 15,000 population equivalent). The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Ofanto River or other smaller streams in the Murge plateau. The region's karstic geology and agricultural activities make proper wastewater treatment important for protecting groundwater and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Murge plateau, a karstic area in Puglia, where surface water is scarce and groundwater is a critical resource. Treated wastewater likely flows into local streams that eventually reach the Adriatic Sea, either through the Ofanto River or via smaller coastal channels. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory birds, making effective treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 4 delle Murge in Minervino Murge, in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 11,262 people in the town of Minervino Murge and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea, possibly via the Ofanto River or smaller streams in the Murge plateau.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are required to provide at least secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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