Overview
GARAGUSO_SCALO wastewater treatment plant serves Garaguso, Basilicata, Italy. It provides secondary treatment for a small population of 100, with a designed capacity of 1000 cubic meters per day.
GARAGUSO_SCALO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Garaguso, a town in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a small population of approximately 100 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. It is situated along Strada Statale 407 Basentana, near the city of Matera. The plant operates with 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. The designed capacity is 1000 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 19.80 cubic meters per day, indicating low utilization relative to capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Basento River or nearby tributaries. The Basilicata region is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and the plant's operations help protect local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including the Ionian coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Basento River basin, which flows 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 organic pollution and protect the sensitive downstream environment from nutrient enrichment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Statale 407 Basentana in Garaguso, in the province of Matera, Basilicata region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 100 people, typical of a small rural agglomeration.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like Garaguso are required to have appropriate treatment. Secondary treatment is the standard for such communities.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1000 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 19.80 cubic meters per day.
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