Overview
TRINITAPOLI wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Trinitapoli in Puglia, Italy. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00, serving a population of 18,144.
The TRINITAPOLI wastewater treatment plant is located in Trinitapoli, a town in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, in the Puglia region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 18,144 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union standards. As an Italian plant, TRINITAPOLI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to comply with national regulations implementing the directive. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a watercourse that flows into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with important ecological value. The coastal zone of Puglia supports diverse marine life and is a key area for fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic, which is influenced by nutrient inputs from agricultural and urban sources.
Environmental context
The TRINITAPOLI plant is situated in the Ofanto River basin, with its treated effluent likely flowing into the Adriatic Sea via local waterways. The Adriatic Sea is a shallow, semi-enclosed basin that supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, making effective treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The TRINITAPOLI plant is located in Trinitapoli, in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, Puglia, Italy. It is situated within 50 km of the Adriatic Sea coast.
The plant serves a population of 18,144 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Adriatic Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast suggests a marine discharge.
As an Italian plant, TRINITAPOLI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people discharging into coastal waters. National regulations implement this directive.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment). If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required. Italian plants typically comply with these standards.
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