Pietramontecorvino Wastewater Treatment Plant, Puglia, Italy

The Pietramontecorvino wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Pietramontecorvino, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 3,475 residents, making it a small agglomeration under EU classifications. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 3,479 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 656 m³/day, indicating operational capacity well within design limits. The plant is part of Italy's national wastewater infrastructure, regulated under regional environmental agencies. The treated effluent flows into the local drainage basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea via the network of rivers and streams in the Puglia region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding environment, supporting aquatic life and preventing nutrient pollution in downstream water bodies.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Cervaro or similar river systems in the Puglia region. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, helping to maintain the ecological balance of the receiving waters and downstream coastal areas.