Overview
OSTUNI wastewater treatment plant serves Ostuni, Puglia, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. It supports a population of 30,420 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The OSTUNI wastewater treatment plant is located in Ostuni, a city in the Puglia region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 30,420 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit, indicating it is sized for a medium-sized agglomeration. Its address is Strada Comunale n.95 - Lama d'Antelmi - Fontanelle, Villanova, Ostuni, Brindisi, Puglia. As an Italian plant, OSTUNI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas. Compliance with EU standards ensures a baseline level of treatment. The plant is situated within 50 km of the Adriatic coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that eventually reach the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding area includes agricultural and coastal zones, making proper wastewater treatment important for protecting both local groundwater and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The OSTUNI plant is located in the Puglia region, near the Adriatic Sea. Its treated wastewater likely flows into local streams or canals that drain into the Adriatic, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects water quality for tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The OSTUNI plant is located at Strada Comunale n.95 - Lama d'Antelmi - Fontanelle, Villanova, Ostuni, Brindisi, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 30,420 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Adriatic Sea, as it is located within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian plant, OSTUNI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
Under the EU directive, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have at least secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive, in which case more advanced treatment may be needed.
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