Overview
San Marco la Catola wastewater treatment plant serves 721 people in Puglia, Italy, with secondary treatment. It discharges 125 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,200 m³/day.
The San Marco la Catola wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of San Marco la Catola, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy. This facility serves a small population of 721 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet local sanitation needs. 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. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,200 m³/day and currently discharges 125 m³/day of treated wastewater, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, part of the Apennine watershed. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Marco la Catola, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 721 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow to the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law, which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations and sets discharge standards to protect water quality.
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