Overview
San Marco in Lamis Nuovo wastewater treatment plant serves the town of San Marco in Lamis in Puglia, Italy. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 volume unit and serves a population of 7,547.
The San Marco in Lamis Nuovo wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of San Marco in Lamis, in the Puglia region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of 7,547 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this small community. As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. For plants serving around 7,500 people, secondary treatment is the standard, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Adriatic Sea, given the region's geography. Puglia's eastern coast along the Adriatic Sea is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and important fisheries. The plant's operations contribute to protecting these downstream environments from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream or river that flows towards the Adriatic Sea, which is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. The Adriatic Sea supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity, including seagrass meadows and nursery habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect these coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Statale 272 di San Giovanni Rotondo in San Marco in Lamis, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 7,547 people in the town of San Marco in Lamis and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Adriatic Sea, following secondary treatment as required by EU regulations.
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.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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