Overview
BANZI_CDA_BANZULLO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Banzi, Basilicata, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 1,520 people with a designed capacity of 2,100 m³/day.
BANZI_CDA_BANZULLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Banzi, a town in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,520 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,100 m³/day and currently discharges an average volume of 300.91 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Bradano River basin. The plant's operation helps protect the region's water resources and supports the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bradano River basin, which flows through the Basilicata region and empties into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. The secondary treatment provided by the plant reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in the river and coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 6 Appula 4° tronco in Banzi, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 1,520 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Bradano River and eventually reaches the Ionian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,100 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 300.91 m³/day, indicating substantial spare capacity.
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