Overview
TAVIANO wastewater treatment plant serves Taviano, Puglia, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population of 12,534. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
TAVIANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Taviano, in the province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 12,534, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Italian facility, TAVIANO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italy implements this directive through national legislation, with regional authorities in Puglia overseeing compliance. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast suggests potential sensitivity to nutrient discharge. The treated effluent from TAVIANO likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and coastal ecosystems, making proper treatment essential to protect marine water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
TAVIANO's treated wastewater likely flows into local streams or canals that eventually reach the Ionian Sea, a semi-enclosed basin of the Mediterranean. The coastal waters of Puglia support seagrass meadows and diverse marine life, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication. The region's karst geology also means groundwater protection is a key concern.
Frequently asked questions
TAVIANO is located in Taviano, in the province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy.
TAVIANO serves a population of approximately 12,534.
TAVIANO likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin.
As a medium agglomeration (12,534 people), TAVIANO is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), implemented by Italian authorities.
In Italy, plants serving around 12,500 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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