Overview
MOTTOLA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Mottola in Puglia, Italy. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 17,610.
The MOTTOLA wastewater treatment plant is located in Mottola, a town in the province of Taranto, Puglia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 17,610 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a medium-sized facility for the region. As an Italian plant, MOTTOLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Typical facilities in this category provide secondary biological treatment to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the surrounding river network. The area is part of the Apulian karst landscape, where groundwater protection is critical for both drinking water and coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the local watershed that flows into the Ionian Sea near the Gulf of Taranto. This coastal zone supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries and tourism. The region's karst geology means that surface water and groundwater are closely connected, making pollution control essential for protecting both aquatic habitats and drinking water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The MOTTOLA plant is located in Mottola, a town in the province of Taranto, in the Puglia region of southern Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 17,610 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Ionian Sea via rivers and streams in the area.
As an Italian plant, MOTTOLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU directive requires secondary treatment, typically involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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