Overview
RODI GARGANICO 2 MARINA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Lido del Sole, Rodi Garganico, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of 9,152 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
RODI GARGANICO 2 MARINA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lido del Sole, a coastal locality within the municipality of Rodi Garganico in the Puglia region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,152 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and European regulatory frameworks. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The designed capacity is listed as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified; typical plants of this scale have capacities in the range of thousands of cubic meters per day. The plant is located within 50 km of the Adriatic Sea coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses or directly into the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding area is part of the Gargano promontory, a region known for its coastal ecosystems and tourism. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect the marine environment and the local beaches that support the area's economy.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Adriatic Sea coast in the Gargano region, a peninsula in Puglia. The treated wastewater likely discharges into the Adriatic Sea, which is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fisheries, and are important for tourism. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects bathing water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lido del Sole, a coastal locality within the municipality of Rodi Garganico, in the province of Foggia, Puglia region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 9,152 people, typical of a small-to-medium agglomeration in the Gargano coastal area.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses or directly into the Adriatic Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
As an Italian plant serving over 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian regulations typically mandate secondary treatment (biological treatment) to meet EU standards, especially for coastal discharges to protect marine environments.
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