Overview
MATERA_PICCIANO_A is a secondary treatment plant serving 150 people in Matera, Basilicata, Italy.
MATERA_PICCIANO_A is a wastewater treatment plant located in the rural area of Matera, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The facility serves a small population of 150 people, reflecting its role in a sparsely populated area. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant operates well below its capacity, indicating it is sized for potential future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Basento River or nearby streams. The region's karst geology and proximity to the Matera UNESCO site (though not directly affected) underscore the importance of proper wastewater management to protect groundwater and surface water quality. The plant's inland location reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge supports the ecological health of local water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that feeds into the Basento River, 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 in Basilicata. The region's karst landscape makes groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination, so effective secondary treatment is critical for protecting both surface and subsurface water quality.
Frequently asked questions
MATERA_PICCIANO_A is located in the rural area of Matera, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. Its address is c.da Monacelle Falsa, near the Ecopolis residential complex.
The plant serves a small population of 150 people, reflecting its role in a low-density rural area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows into the Basento River and eventually reaches the Ionian Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), Italy requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's secondary treatment meets this standard.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, Italian regulations often require appropriate treatment (secondary or equivalent) to protect receiving waters. MATERA_PICCIANO_A's secondary treatment is typical for this scale.
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