Overview
Santeramo in Colle wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 36,900 people in Puglia, Italy. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Santeramo in Colle wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Santeramo in Colle, in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 36,900, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is Strada Comunale esterna Cucuzzello Cocevolino, Masseria Soldatello, Santeramo in Colle, Bari, Puglia, 70029, Italia. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a moderate scale of operation. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea, which is part of the Ionian Sea basin. The region of Puglia is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The plant plays a key role in protecting local groundwater and surface water quality, supporting both agricultural activities and the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The surrounding area includes agricultural land and karstic aquifers, which are vulnerable to contamination. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects the diverse marine life along the Puglian coast, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Santeramo in Colle, in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy. Its address is Strada Comunale esterna Cucuzzello Cocevolino, Masseria Soldatello, Santeramo in Colle, Bari, Puglia, 70029.
The plant serves approximately 36,900 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea, part of the Ionian Sea basin.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In Italy, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters like the Adriatic Sea.
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