Overview
Nova Siri Marina wastewater treatment plant serves 20,000 people in Nova Siri Scalo, Basilicata, Italy. The facility is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the Ionian Sea.
The Nova Siri Marina wastewater treatment plant is located in Nova Siri Scalo, a frazione of Nova Siri in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 20,000, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ionian Sea via local watercourses. The receiving environment supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader Mediterranean ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality in the Basilicata region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, a major basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal area near Nova Siri Marina supports seagrass meadows and is an important habitat for marine species. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nova Siri Scalo, a frazione of Nova Siri, in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 20,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Ionian Sea via local watercourses, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, especially when discharging into sensitive coastal areas.
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