Overview
Vico Garganico wastewater treatment plant serves Vico del Gargano, Puglia, Italy. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 7,747 and discharges 904.00 volume units, located near the Adriatic coast.
The Vico Garganico wastewater treatment plant is located in Vico del Gargano, a town in the Puglia region of southeastern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,747 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Italian and European regulatory frameworks. Its coastal position, within 10 km of the Adriatic Sea, places it in a sensitive environmental zone where advanced treatment is often required to protect marine water quality. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard mandated by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity of 15,000 volume units indicates that the plant has headroom for future growth or seasonal population fluctuations. The actual discharge volume of 904.00 units suggests current flows are well below capacity, which may reflect the town's stable population or efficient water use. Treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse or directly into the Adriatic Sea, given its proximity to the coast. The receiving water body is part of the Adriatic basin, which supports diverse marine ecosystems including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological health of this coastal environment, which is also important for tourism and fisheries in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The coastal waters near Vico del Gargano support seagrass habitats and marine biodiversity. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and nutrients, mitigating risks of eutrophication and algal blooms that could impact local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vico del Gargano, a town in the province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy. Its address is near Chiesa Santa Maria Pura, along Via Casale, in the Civita area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,747 people, corresponding to a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant provides secondary treatment before discharge. Given its location within 10 km of the Adriatic coast, treated effluent likely flows into a local watercourse or directly into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant helps protect the coastal waters of the Adriatic Sea near the Gargano Peninsula. This area supports marine ecosystems and is important for local tourism and fishing.
As an Italian plant serving over 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For coastal discharges, secondary treatment is required, which the plant provides.
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