Overview
San Pancrazio Salentino wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,000 people in Puglia, Italy. The facility is located inland, over 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies.
The San Pancrazio Salentino wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the town of San Pancrazio Salentino in the Puglia region of southern Italy. With a population equivalent of about 11,025, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the Adriatic coast, and its operations are subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a plant serving a medium-sized community, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal. The designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day) indicates a facility sized for the local population. The plant's compliance with regulatory requirements ensures environmental protection. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the regional hydrographic network. The Puglia region is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and mild winters, and the local watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Adriatic Sea, part of the broader Ionian Sea basin. The region's watershed supports Mediterranean aquatic habitats, including fish and macroinvertebrate communities. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality for downstream uses such as irrigation and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at SP75, San Pancrazio Salentino, in the province of Brindisi, Puglia, Italy. It serves the town of San Pancrazio Salentino and surrounding areas.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 11,025 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the Adriatic Sea. The plant is located inland, more than 50 km from the coast.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian national regulations implement the directive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also include nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive areas.
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