Overview
ORTANOVA wastewater treatment plant serves Orta Nova, Puglia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 15,958. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The ORTANOVA wastewater treatment plant is located in Orta Nova, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 15,958, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a facility in an EU member state, ORTANOVA is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment for sensitive areas, which may influence operational requirements. The treated effluent from ORTANOVA is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting both ecological health and downstream uses such as agriculture and recreation. Its operation contributes to the preservation of the surrounding watershed and coastal environment.
Environmental context
The ORTANOVA plant discharges into local waterways that flow through the Tavoliere delle Puglie plain and eventually reach the Adriatic Sea. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, safeguarding the ecological balance of the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The ORTANOVA plant is located in Orta Nova, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 15,958, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow through the Tavoliere delle Puglie plain and eventually reach the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, ORTANOVA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000-150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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