Overview
TURI wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Turi in Puglia, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 15,551.
The TURI wastewater treatment plant is located in Turi, a town in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 15,551 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, TURI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The region's Mediterranean climate and agricultural land use make proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and supporting local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The TURI plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows toward the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The surrounding area in Puglia is characterized by karstic geology and agricultural activity, making groundwater and coastal water protection critical. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient loading and safeguard the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The TURI plant is located at Strada Comunale Ginestra, Villa Menelao, Turi, in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy.
The TURI wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 15,551 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, TURI 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 10,000 to 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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