Overview
Lauria Pecorone secondary treatment plant serves 800 people in Lauria, Basilicata, Italy. It discharges 158.37 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Tyrrhenian coast.
Lauria Pecorone is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Pecorone area of Lauria, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a small population of 800 residents and operates with a designed capacity of 1000 m³/day, currently discharging 158.37 m³/day of treated effluent. 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 with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. For smaller agglomerations like Lauria, secondary treatment is appropriate to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge contributes to the nutrient load entering coastal waters, which can affect marine ecosystems. The Basilicata region features a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes, and the local watershed supports diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small stream that flows toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the wider Mediterranean basin. The coastal area near Lauria is ecologically sensitive, supporting marine habitats and fisheries. Nutrient inputs from treated wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal zones, making proper treatment and monitoring important for preserving water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Pecorone area of Lauria, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region, southern Italy. Its address is Strada Provinciale ex SS19 delle Calabrie, Pecorone, Lauria.
The plant serves a population of 800 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. The discharge volume is 158.37 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations. This process removes organic matter and suspended solids.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 2,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) which mandates appropriate treatment for all discharges. Secondary treatment is typical for this scale to protect coastal waters.
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