Overview
Squinzano wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Squinzano in Puglia, Italy. The facility operates under EU regulations for agglomerations of this scale.
The Squinzano wastewater treatment plant is located in Squinzano, a town in the province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 27,667 people, placing it within the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Adriatic coast. The surrounding region is characterized by Mediterranean climate and agricultural land use, making proper treatment essential for protecting coastal water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local watercourses that flow toward the Ionian Sea, part of the Adriatic basin. The coastal waters near Squinzano support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Squinzano, in the province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 27,667 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the Ionian Sea, part of the Adriatic coastal basin.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas which may require tertiary treatment.
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