FILIANO_INTERLUZZI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dragonetti, Basilicata

FILIANO_INTERLUZZI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dragonetti, a locality within the municipality of Filiano, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,600 residents, 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 2,400 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average of 514.71 cubic meters per day, indicating operational capacity well below design limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Bradano River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This region is characterized by hilly terrain and agricultural land, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.

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. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological health of the river and coastal waters.