Overview
SPECCHIA wastewater treatment plant in Sogliano Cavour, Puglia, Italy, serves 5,000 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 627.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
The SPECCHIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Sogliano Cavour, a town in the Lecce province of Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 5,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,989.00 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 627.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of water quality in the surrounding area. The plant plays a role in safeguarding the regional watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea, supporting both local ecosystems and downstream marine environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into inland watercourses that flow through the Salento peninsula, eventually reaching the Ionian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Mediterranean. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the area's biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The SPECCHIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Sogliano Cavour, in the Lecce province of Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant protects local watercourses that drain into the Ionian Sea, helping to prevent pollution and preserve marine ecosystems in the Salento region.
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