Overview
RODI GARGANICO_1 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Rodi Garganico, Puglia, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 6,430.
RODI GARGANICO_1 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Contrada Petrara, Rodi Garganico, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,430 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small-scale facility catering to the local community. As an Italian plant, it operates under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent) discharging into coastal waters. The plant is expected to meet the directive's standards for small coastal communities. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Adriatic Sea, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The local watershed includes the Gargano Peninsula, an area of ecological importance with diverse marine and coastal habitats. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Adriatic Sea's water quality and supporting the region's tourism and fishing industries.
Environmental context
RODI GARGANICO_1 is situated near the Adriatic Sea, within the Gargano Peninsula, a region known for its coastal ecosystems and marine biodiversity. The treated wastewater likely flows into the Adriatic, which supports fisheries, tourism, and sensitive habitats such as seagrass meadows and coralligenous reefs. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient pollution and safeguard the ecological health of this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
RODI GARGANICO_1 is located at Contrada Petrara, Rodi Garganico, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,430 residents in the Rodi Garganico area.
Given its coastal location, the plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Adriatic Sea, following EU standards for coastal discharges.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment, especially for discharges into sensitive coastal areas like the Adriatic Sea.
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