Overview
Castronuovo Sant'Andrea wastewater treatment plant serves the small town of Castronuovo di Sant'Andrea in Basilicata, Italy. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 100.
Castronuovo Sant'Andrea wastewater treatment plant is located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, serving the small town of Castronuovo di Sant'Andrea in the province of Potenza. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of 100, with a designed capacity of 150 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 19.80 cubic meters per day. As a small agglomeration in Italy, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater or coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Ionian Sea via the Sinni River basin. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sinni River basin, which flows into the Ionian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce organic pollutants and protect the sensitive marine environment from nutrient enrichment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 7 Agri-Sinni in Castronuovo di Sant'Andrea, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 100 people in the small town of Castronuovo di Sant'Andrea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
As a small agglomeration in Italy, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater or coastal waters. For populations under 2,000, secondary treatment is typically required unless the receiving waters are less sensitive.
The plant has a designed capacity of 150 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 19.80 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below its capacity.
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