Overview
NOVOLI wastewater treatment plant serves Carmiano, Puglia, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 6,851. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
NOVOLI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Carmiano, in the Puglia region of southern Italy. It serves a population of approximately 6,851 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian wastewater facility, NOVOLI operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent), the directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving water bodies. Italy's regulatory framework mandates compliance with discharge standards set by regional environmental agencies. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Ionian Sea via the Salento peninsula's network of streams and canals. The region's coastal and marine environments are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory species. Proper treatment at NOVOLI helps protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
NOVOLI's treated effluent flows into the drainage network of the Salento peninsula, ultimately reaching the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication. The region's karst geology means groundwater and surface water are closely connected, emphasizing the need for effective treatment to protect both aquatic habitats and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The NOVOLI plant is located in Carmiano, in the province of Lecce, Puglia, southern Italy. Its address is SP13, Carmiano, Lecce, Puglia, 73041.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,851 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated wastewater from NOVOLI is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows through the Salento peninsula and ultimately reaches the Ionian Sea.
As an Italian plant, NOVOLI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law. For its population size, appropriate treatment (typically secondary) is required to meet discharge standards set by regional authorities.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD requires appropriate treatment, usually secondary biological treatment. Italian plants of this scale commonly use activated sludge or similar processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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