Overview
Morciano di Leuca wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Morciano di Leuca in Puglia, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 9,015.
The Morciano di Leuca wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Morciano di Leuca, in the province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,015 residents and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this coastal community. As a plant serving a population under 10,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for smaller agglomerations. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea. The surrounding area is characterized by its Mediterranean coastal environment, with the plant located within 50 km of the coast, highlighting the importance of proper wastewater management to protect marine water quality and local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Salento peninsula, a region known for its karstic geology and coastal ecosystems. Treated wastewater from the facility flows into local watercourses that drain into the Ionian Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine habitats. The proximity to the coast (within 50 km) underscores the need for effective treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the biodiversity of the Adriatic-Ionian region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Murge, Morciano di Leuca, in the province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 9,015 residents in the town of Morciano di Leuca and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately flow into the Ionian Sea, given the plant's coastal location within 50 km of the coast.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect the environment.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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