Overview
MIGLIONICO_CDA_COLAPRECE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 2,700 people in Miglionico, Basilicata, Italy. It discharges 534.50 m³/day of treated effluent into the local watershed.
MIGLIONICO_CDA_COLAPRECE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Contrada Pescara area of Miglionico, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,700 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It operates with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and currently discharges 534.50 m³/day of treated wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's capacity utilization is well below its design capacity, indicating it has room to accommodate future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Ionian Sea via the Basento River or nearby coastal streams. The Basento River is the longest river in Basilicata and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant's location more than 10 km from the coast reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Basento River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. The Basento River is an ecologically important watercourse in Basilicata, supporting fish populations and riparian habitats. The region's Mediterranean climate leads to seasonal variations in river flow, making consistent treatment quality important for downstream aquatic life. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect the river from excessive organic pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Contrada Pescara, Santa Trinità, Miglionico, in the province of Matera, Basilicata region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,700 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which flows into the Basento River basin and eventually reaches the Ionian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
As a small agglomeration in Italy, the plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater. Italian authorities enforce these standards through regional environmental agencies.
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