Overview
The ORIA wastewater treatment plant serves Oria, Puglia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 21,071. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
The ORIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Contrada S. Cosimo, Oria, in the province of Brindisi, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 21,071, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant is situated within 50 km of the Adriatic coast, which influences its environmental management requirements. As a plant in Italy, ORIA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for wastewater treatment. The plant's discharge likely flows into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive marine ecosystems. The proximity to the coast means that treated effluent must meet stringent quality standards to protect coastal waters and marine life, including the nearby Ionian and Adriatic Sea habitats.
Environmental context
The ORIA plant is located in the Salento peninsula, within the drainage basin of the Adriatic Sea. The receiving water body is likely a local stream or canal that eventually reaches the Adriatic, a sea known for its biodiversity and important fisheries. The coastal zone supports seagrass meadows and marine species, making nutrient and pollutant control critical. The plant's discharge must comply with EU directives to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The ORIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Contrada S. Cosimo, Oria, in the province of Brindisi, Puglia, Italy.
The ORIA plant serves a population equivalent of 21,071, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km).
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, ORIA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, for sensitive areas, tertiary treatment to protect coastal waters.
For agglomerations of this size in Italy, secondary biological treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Adriatic Sea.
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