Overview
Taranto Bellavista wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 53,000 people in Taranto, Puglia, Italy. Located near the coast, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Taranto Bellavista is a wastewater treatment plant located in the industrial area of Taranto, Puglia, Italy, serving a population of around 53,327. The plant is situated near the coast of the Ionian Sea, within 50 km of the shoreline, and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the city of Taranto. As a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with potential for more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Mar Grande or Mar Piccolo, the coastal basins of Taranto, which ultimately flow into the Ionian Sea. These waters support diverse marine life and are ecologically sensitive due to industrial activity in the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Ionian Sea via the Mar Grande or Mar Piccolo inlets near Taranto. These semi-enclosed basins are ecologically important for marine biodiversity, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The area is also influenced by industrial discharges from nearby steelworks, making proper wastewater treatment critical for protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Strada dei Moli, Acciaierie d'Italia S.p.A., Taranto, Puglia, Italy, in the industrial port area of the city.
The plant serves approximately 53,327 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Ionian Sea, likely via the Mar Grande or Mar Piccolo basins near Taranto.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary biological treatment, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas like coastal zones.
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