Overview
ANZI_CDA_S_DONATO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Anzi, Basilicata, Italy, serving 371 people with a designed capacity of 500 m³/day and a discharge volume of 73.45 m³/day.
ANZI_CDA_S_DONATO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Anzi, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 371 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the southern Italian region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. It has a designed capacity of 500 m³/day and currently discharges 73.45 m³/day, indicating it operates well below its maximum capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Basento River or other nearby watercourses. The plant's operation helps protect the region's water quality and supports the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Basilicata watershed, which flows into the Ionian Sea. The region's rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and biodiversity. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Anzi, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 371 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Ionian Sea via rivers such as the Basento.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
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