Overview
Polignano a Mare wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Polignano a Mare in Puglia, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for a population of approximately 22,100.
The Polignano a Mare wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Polignano a Mare, in the Puglia region of southern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 22,100 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Adriatic Sea, reflecting the region's coastal character. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a facility sized for the local population. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment levels for coastal discharge. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Adriatic Sea, a sensitive marine environment. The Puglia coast supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and marine ecosystems in this coastal region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin connected to the Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean. The coastal waters near Polignano a Mare support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological health of this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Polignano a Mare, in the Puglia region of southern Italy, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant serves approximately 22,100 residents, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Adriatic Sea, a coastal marine environment.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, especially in sensitive coastal areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 population equivalent in coastal areas typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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