Overview
BERNALDA_METAPONTO_LIDO wastewater treatment plant serves Bernalda, Basilicata, Italy, with a population equivalent of 15,000. The facility is located near the Ionian Sea coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
BERNALDA_METAPONTO_LIDO is a wastewater treatment plant serving the municipality of Bernalda in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant handles wastewater from approximately 15,000 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Its location near the Ionian Sea coast makes it a coastal facility with potential marine discharge implications. As an Italian plant serving a population between 10,000 and 150,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a moderate scale. Given its coastal proximity, the plant may be subject to additional requirements for nutrient removal to protect sensitive marine environments. The treated effluent likely discharges into the Ionian Sea via local watercourses or directly, affecting the coastal ecosystem of the Gulf of Taranto. The Basilicata coast supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this Mediterranean coastal area.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Ionian Sea coast in the Gulf of Taranto, a semi-enclosed basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving waters support seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity, including commercial fish species. Discharges from the plant can influence coastal water quality and nutrient levels, with potential impacts on local tourism and fishing industries. The area is part of the larger Ionian Sea ecosystem, which connects to the Mediterranean and is sensitive to nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bernalda, in the province of Matera, Basilicata region, southern Italy. It is situated near the Ionian Sea coast.
The plant serves approximately 15,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
As a coastal plant, it likely discharges treated effluent into the Ionian Sea, either directly or via local streams. The discharge point is subject to Italian and EU regulations to protect marine water quality.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Coastal plants may also need tertiary treatment to prevent eutrophication in sensitive areas.
In Italy, plants serving around 15,000 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters. For coastal plants, additional nutrient removal may be required to meet environmental standards.
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