Overview
ALIANO_DI_PANTANO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Aliano, Basilicata, Italy. It treats wastewater for a small population of 100 with a designed capacity of 2000 m³/day.
ALIANO_DI_PANTANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Aliano, a small town in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 100 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of water quality in the region. Basilicata's water bodies ultimately drain into the Ionian Sea or the Gulf of Taranto, making proper treatment essential for safeguarding coastal and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Basilicata watershed, which flows towards the Ionian Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory bird species. Proper wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream rivers and coastal areas, preventing eutrophication and protecting biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ALIANO_DI_PANTANO is located in Aliano, a town in the province of Matera, Basilicata region, southern Italy. The address is SS598, Aliano.
The plant serves a population of approximately 100 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Basilicata watershed, ultimately flowing towards the Ionian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 2,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) which requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary, for such small agglomerations.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic pollutants. The plant's design capacity of 2000 m³/day suggests it can handle peak flows.
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