Overview
STERNATIA_ZOLLINO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Zollino, Puglia, Italy, serving approximately 3,468 people with a designed capacity of 5,004 m³/day.
STERNATIA_ZOLLINO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Zollino, a town in the Lecce province of Puglia, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 3,468 people and has a designed capacity of 5,004 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 439 cubic meters per day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Italian regulations implement this directive through national decrees, ensuring that treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Ionian Sea or the Adriatic Sea, depending on the specific basin. The region's karst topography and agricultural activities make proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting groundwater and coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the drainage basin of the Salento peninsula, which ultimately flows into the Ionian Sea. The area is characterized by karst geology, making groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects the sensitive marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
STERNATIA_ZOLLINO is located at Via Campine, Zollino, in the Lecce province of Puglia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,468 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Ionian Sea, following secondary treatment standards.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary biological treatment is standard, as mandated by the EU UWWTD. This ensures removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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