Overview
VERNOLE wastewater treatment plant serves Vernole in Puglia, Italy. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit.
The VERNOLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Vernole, a town in the province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 15,008 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated in the Salento peninsula, a region known for its Mediterranean climate and coastal tourism. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) suggests it may discharge into a sensitive area requiring more stringent treatment. Given its location in Puglia, treated effluent likely flows into the Ionian or Adriatic Sea via local streams or drainage channels. The region's coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The VERNOLE plant is located in the Salento peninsula, a region with a karstic geology and limited surface water bodies. Treated wastewater likely discharges into the Ionian Sea or Adriatic Sea via underground drainage or small coastal streams. The coastal waters of Puglia support seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity, making nutrient and pathogen control critical. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) underscores the need for effective treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The VERNOLE plant is located in Vernole, a town in the province of Lecce, Puglia, Italy. Its address is Vernole, Lecce, Puglia, 73029, Italia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 15,008 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Given its location in the Salento peninsula, treated effluent likely discharges into the Ionian or Adriatic Sea via local streams or underground drainage.
As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible tertiary treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to have at least secondary treatment. In coastal areas like Puglia, more stringent treatment may be needed to protect marine environments.
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