Overview
PUTIGNANO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Putignano in Puglia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 28,120. The facility is located inland and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements.
PUTIGNANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Putignano, a town in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy. The facility serves a population equivalent of approximately 28,120 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to the local sanitation infrastructure. As a plant in Italy, PUTIGNANO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's design capacity is reported as 1.00, likely in cubic meters per day or similar units, indicating a scale appropriate for the population served. The treated effluent from PUTIGNANO is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea. The region of Puglia is characterized by karstic geology and a Mediterranean climate, with water resources that support agriculture and tourism. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including coastal waters and marine habitats, from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The PUTIGNANO plant discharges into local waterways that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems. The region's karstic terrain means groundwater and surface water are closely connected, making pollution control critical. The plant's operations help protect downstream coastal waters, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for tourism and fisheries in Puglia.
Frequently asked questions
The PUTIGNANO plant is located at Via Michele Mummolo, Putignano, in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 28,120 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal and marine environments.
As an Italian facility, PUTIGNANO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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