Overview
Rocchetta Sant'Antonio wastewater treatment plant in Puglia, Italy, serves a small population with secondary treatment. It discharges treated water into local water bodies, supporting regional environmental health.
The Rocchetta Sant'Antonio wastewater treatment plant is located in the Puglia region of southern Italy, serving the municipality of Rocchetta Sant'Antonio in the province of Foggia. With a population equivalent of approximately 1,108, this facility is classified as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant operates under the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant employs secondary treatment processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. Its designed capacity is 2,200 cubic meters per day, with an actual discharge volume of 263 cubic meters per day, indicating operational headroom. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, ensuring compliance with EU effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Ofanto River basin. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, making the plant's role in protecting local groundwater and surface water quality essential. The Puglia region relies on careful water management due to its Mediterranean climate and seasonal water scarcity.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea through the Ofanto River basin, a key hydrological feature of the Apennine region. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and ecosystems. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in downstream coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 100 di Varco di Accadia, in Rocchetta Sant'Antonio, province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 1,108 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Ofanto River basin and ultimately the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards for inland discharges.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 require secondary treatment for inland discharges. Although this plant serves fewer than 2,000 people, it still adheres to secondary treatment standards, reflecting Italy's commitment to water quality.
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