Overview
Orsara di Puglia wastewater treatment plant serves 2,634 people in Puglia, Italy, with secondary treatment. It discharges 402 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,261 m³/day.
The Orsara di Puglia wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Orsara di Puglia, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of 2,634, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,261 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 402 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Cervaro River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream coastal environment of the Adriatic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Cervaro River, which flows into the Gulf of Manfredonia in the Adriatic Sea. The watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, making nutrient and pollutant control from inland sources critical.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Orsara di Puglia, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 2,634 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Cervaro River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, meeting the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for inland discharges from small agglomerations.
The plant has a designed capacity of 3,261 m³/day, with an average daily flow of 402 m³/day.
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