Overview
MATERA_SARRA is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 18,000 people in Matera, Basilicata, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
MATERA_SARRA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Nucleo Abitato Picciano A area of Matera, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves an estimated population of 18,000, placing it within the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration in Italy, MATERA_SARRA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from MATERA_SARRA is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Bradano River or other nearby watercourses. The Basilicata region features a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the drainage basin of the Bradano River, which flows into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. The watershed includes agricultural runoff and natural habitats, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
MATERA_SARRA is located in the Nucleo Abitato Picciano A area of Matera, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 18,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Bradano River and eventually reaches the Ionian Sea.
As an Italian plant, MATERA_SARRA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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