Overview
Lagonegro Fosso S. Francesco wastewater treatment plant serves 6,200 people in Lagonegro, Basilicata, Italy. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Lagonegro Fosso S. Francesco wastewater treatment plant is located in Lagonegro, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,200 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian wastewater infrastructure is regulated at the national level by the Ministry of Environment and regional authorities. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. The surrounding area is characterized by the mountainous terrain of the Southern Apennines, with sensitive aquatic ecosystems that benefit from proper wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into streams within the Basilicata region, eventually reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Noce River or other coastal watersheds. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a Mediterranean ecosystem sensitive to nutrient loading. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream rivers and coastal zones, which are important for local biodiversity and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lagonegro, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,200 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that drain toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, likely via the Noce River or adjacent coastal watersheds.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. National regulations are enforced by the Italian Ministry of Environment and regional authorities.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. Italian plants in this category typically use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters.
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