GRASSANO_CENTRO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Grassano, Basilicata, Italy

GRASSANO_CENTRO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Grassano, a town in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,500 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, GRASSANO_CENTRO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Basento River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and ecosystems.

GRASSANO_CENTRO discharges into the Basento River basin, which flows through Basilicata to the Ionian Sea. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides water for irrigation. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands that are ecologically sensitive, serving as habitats for migratory birds and aquatic organisms.