Overview
Garaguso Piano Di Vito is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 900 people in Garaguso, Basilicata, Italy. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting environmental protection in the region.
Garaguso Piano Di Vito is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Garaguso, a town in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 900 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the local infrastructure. Its location in the inland area of Basilicata places it within a region known for its agricultural landscape and proximity to the Apennine mountains. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring that the effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,000 cubic meters per day, with an actual discharge volume of 178.17 cubic meters per day, indicating operational capacity well within design limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Ionian Sea via the Basento River or other nearby rivers. This discharge contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems, including sensitive habitats in the Gulf of Taranto. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting both environmental health and compliance with Italian and EU regulations.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Basento River, which empties into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Carlo Levi in Garaguso, in the province of Matera, Basilicata region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 900 residents in the Garaguso area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Basento River and eventually reach the Ionian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000, and appropriate treatment for smaller ones.
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