Overview
LAVELLO_CDA_SPERANZA wastewater treatment plant serves Lavello in Basilicata, Italy. It is an inland facility designed for a capacity of 1.00, serving a population of 13,500.
LAVELLO_CDA_SPERANZA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lavello, a town in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 13,500 people and is designed with a capacity of 1.00. As an inland plant, it plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the local community. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment based on agglomeration size. For a population of 13,500, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Ionian Sea via the Basento or similar river systems. The Basilicata region is characterized by agricultural landscapes and the plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow through the Basilicata region, eventually reaching the Ionian Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lavello, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region, southern Italy. Its address is Strada delle Carrozze, Lavello, 85024.
The plant serves a population of approximately 13,500 people in the Lavello area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Ionian Sea via rivers such as the Basento or Ofanto.
As an agglomeration of 13,500 people, the plant falls under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for such populations. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be mandated.
In Italy, plants serving this population typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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