PALAGIANO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Palagiano, Puglia, Italy

The PALAGIANO wastewater treatment plant is located in Palagiano, a town in the Puglia region of southern Italy, along the Ionian coast. The plant serves a population of about 10,273 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards. As an Italian plant, PALAGIANO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized appropriately for its service population. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ionian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The local watershed includes small coastal streams that drain into the Gulf of Taranto. The area supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive due to its coastal and agricultural context.

The PALAGIANO plant discharges into the Ionian Sea via local coastal streams, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The Gulf of Taranto, nearby, supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity. The region's coastal waters are sensitive to nutrient inputs, making proper treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic habitats.