Overview
BERNALDA_CDA_RICILIETO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Bernalda, Basilicata, Italy. It serves a population of 14,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
BERNALDA_CDA_RICILIETO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bernalda, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. Regulatory standards mandate at least secondary treatment for plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually reaches the Ionian Sea. The Basilicata region features a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes, and the plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Basilicata region, near the Ionian Sea coast. Treated wastewater likely flows into a local stream or river that drains into the Gulf of Taranto, part of the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's discharge contributes to the nutrient load in the receiving waters, making effective treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
BERNALDA_CDA_RICILIETO is located in Bernalda, in the province of Matera, Basilicata region, southern Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 14,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that drains into the Ionian Sea, given its proximity to the coast.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD requires at least secondary treatment, especially if discharging into sensitive areas.
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