Overview
GENZANO_DI_LUCANIA_CDA_GAUDEMANNO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Banzi, Basilicata, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and treats wastewater for approximately 4,879 people.
GENZANO_DI_LUCANIA_CDA_GAUDEMANNO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Banzi, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 4,879 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 5,000 m³/day, with an average daily discharge volume of approximately 966 m³/day. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Bradano River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bradano 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 helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, safeguarding water quality in the downstream river and marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Banzi, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 4,879 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for freshwater discharges. Italian authorities enforce these standards through regional environmental agencies.
The plant has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, with an average daily discharge of about 966 m³/day.
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