Overview
SAN GIORGIO JONICO wastewater treatment plant serves Marina di Lesina, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day. It supports a population of 23,533 in the Puglia region.
SAN GIORGIO JONICO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Marina di Lesina, a coastal locality in the municipality of Lesina, Foggia, Puglia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,533 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated within 50 km of the coast, indicating its role in protecting the Adriatic Sea's coastal waters. As an Italian plant, SAN GIORGIO JONICO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets national and EU standards for effluent quality, particularly given its proximity to sensitive coastal environments. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Adriatic Sea via local watercourses or directly, contributing to the protection of the Lesina Lagoon and the broader Adriatic ecosystem. The region supports diverse marine life and is an important area for migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment here helps maintain water quality for tourism, fisheries, and ecological balance in the Gargano Peninsula area.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Lesina Lagoon, a coastal lagoon connected to the Adriatic Sea. This lagoon is a vital habitat for aquatic birds and fish species, serving as a nursery for marine life. The treated wastewater likely flows into the lagoon or directly into the Adriatic, impacting the nutrient balance and water quality of this sensitive coastal ecosystem. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the biodiversity of the Gargano National Park area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Marina di Lesina, a coastal frazione of Lesina, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 23,533 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Lesina Lagoon or directly into the Adriatic Sea, given its coastal location within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Adriatic coast.
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