Overview
SAN FERDINANDO DI PUGLIA wastewater treatment plant serves Trinitapoli, Puglia, Italy. It is an inland facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units, operating under EU regulations.
The SAN FERDINANDO DI PUGLIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Trinitapoli, within the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani in the Puglia region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,614 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As an inland facility, it contributes to the management of municipal wastewater in this agricultural and coastal region. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian wastewater facilities are typically regulated by regional environmental agencies under national law. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding area includes the Ofanto River basin and coastal wetlands, which support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect the sensitive marine environment of the Adriatic and the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. The region includes the Ofanto River and nearby coastal wetlands, which provide habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and protect the ecological balance of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Contrada Pezza La Pera, Trinitapoli, in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 16,614 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal and marine ecosystems.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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