Overview
SALICE_SALENTINO wastewater treatment plant serves Turi, Puglia, Italy, with a population equivalent of 27,444. The plant is located inland and discharges into the local watershed.
SALICE_SALENTINO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Turi, within the Puglia region of southern Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 27,444, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The facility is situated inland, away from the immediate coastal zone, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the area. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant is expected to comply with Italian national standards implementing the directive. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating the scale of operations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the region's river network. The Puglia region is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and karstic geology, which influences water management and environmental protection needs. The plant contributes to safeguarding local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows through the Puglia region and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea. This coastal sea supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and tourism. The region's karstic terrain means groundwater and surface water are closely connected, making proper treatment essential to prevent contamination of aquifers and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Strada Comunale Ginestra, Villa Menelao, Turi, in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 27,444, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the protection of regional water quality.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and compliance with national standards.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Italian regulations align with these requirements.
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