LATRONICO_PAESE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Latronico, Basilicata, Italy

LATRONICO_PAESE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Latronico, a town in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,700 residents and operates as part of the regional water infrastructure managed by local authorities. 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. Its designed capacity of 7,500 m³/day indicates it can handle peak flows, while the current discharge volume of 732.47 m³/day suggests operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, ultimately draining into the Sinni River basin and then into the Ionian Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Sinni River and the downstream coastal environment, supporting aquatic life and reducing nutrient loads.

The plant discharges into the Sinni River basin, which flows through the Basilicata region and empties into the Ionian Sea. The Sinni River supports diverse freshwater and estuarine habitats, and its coastal zone is ecologically sensitive, hosting migratory fish and marine species. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.