Overview
LAURIA_SELUCI is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 440 people in Lauria, Basilicata, Italy. It discharges 87.10 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
LAURIA_SELUCI is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Borgo di Seluci area of Lauria, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a small population of 440 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the province of Potenza. 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. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and settling to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,000 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 87.10 cubic meters daily, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Sinni River or nearby coastal basins. The plant's operation helps protect the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from untreated sewage, supporting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that feeds into the Sinni River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Policastro on the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The secondary treatment provided by the plant reduces organic pollution and nutrient loads, helping to maintain the ecological health of the downstream river and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
LAURIA_SELUCI is located in Borgo di Seluci, Lauria, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region, southern Italy.
The plant serves a population of 440 people, typical of a small rural agglomeration in the Basilicata region.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Sinni River basin, eventually reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving fewer than 2,000 population equivalents are required to provide appropriate treatment. LAURIA_SELUCI's secondary treatment meets this standard for its small agglomeration.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, as required by national implementation of the EU directive.
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