Overview
NEMOLI_CENTRO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Nemoli, Basilicata, Italy. It treats wastewater for a population of 1,090 with a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day and a discharge volume of 215.78 m³/day.
NEMOLI_CENTRO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Nemoli, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,090 people and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, operating under Italian regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required for agglomerations of this size under the EU directive. It has a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day and currently discharges 215.78 m³/day of treated effluent. The plant's capacity utilization is low, indicating it operates well within its design limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Noce River or other nearby basins. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a watercourse within the Basilicata region, which ultimately flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The area is characterized by mountainous terrain and sensitive aquatic habitats that support diverse species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream rivers and coastal zones, which are important for local biodiversity and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
NEMOLI_CENTRO is located in Nemoli, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,090 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
NEMOLI_CENTRO provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under Italian regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for settlements with a population equivalent above 2,000. For smaller agglomerations like Nemoli, appropriate treatment is still required to protect the environment.
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