Overview
LAURENZANA_CDA_CRETACCIO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving about 2,500 people in Laurenzana, Basilicata, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and discharges approximately 495 m³/day.
LAURENZANA_CDA_CRETACCIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Laurenzana, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and an average daily discharge of about 495 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Ionian Sea via the Basento River or nearby tributaries. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Basilicata region's rivers and the downstream marine environment, supporting both ecological health and local water resource management.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Basento River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. The Basento River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in Basilicata. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall means that consistent treatment is vital to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in the downstream river and coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Laurenzana, a municipality in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams within the Basento River basin, which flows into the Ionian Sea.
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 an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges. National regulations in Italy transpose this directive and are enforced by regional authorities.
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