EPISCOPIA_POZZITELLI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Episcopia, Basilicata, Italy

EPISCOPIA_POZZITELLI is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Manca di sopra area of Episcopia, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of 1,500 and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³ per day, with an average discharge volume of 296.95 m³ per day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent). Secondary treatment involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with EU effluent standards before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Ionian Sea via the Sinni River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Sinni River and the downstream coastal environment, supporting aquatic life and preventing eutrophication in the Ionian Sea.

The plant discharges into the Sinni River basin, which flows into the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. The Sinni River and its tributaries provide habitat for various fish species and migratory birds. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, preventing nutrient overload and protecting downstream ecosystems.