Overview
Rignano Garganico wastewater treatment plant in Puglia, Italy, serves about 1,369 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 175 cubic meters per day and has a designed capacity of 3,200 cubic meters per day.
The Rignano Garganico wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Rignano Garganico, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy. This facility serves a small population of approximately 1,369 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting. The plant is situated along Strada Provinciale 28 Pedegarganica, within the Gargano peninsula region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,200 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 175 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea, as the Gargano peninsula is a coastal region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream coastal environment from untreated sewage, supporting water quality in an area known for its ecological and touristic importance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Adriatic Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The Gargano peninsula is a karstic area with sensitive groundwater and coastal ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and marine habitats. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the region's biodiversity and tourism-dependent economy.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 28 Pedegarganica in Rignano Garganico, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 1,369 people, typical of a small agglomeration in rural Italy.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law, which mandates secondary treatment for settlements with a population equivalent above 2,000. For smaller agglomerations like this one, appropriate treatment is still required to protect the environment.
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