Overview
PALAZZO_S_G_CDA_PIANI wastewater treatment plant serves Palazzo San Gervasio in Basilicata, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,300.
PALAZZO_S_G_CDA_PIANI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Palazzo San Gervasio, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 5,300 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for smaller agglomerations. The directive mandates appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment or equivalent to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Bradano River basin. The Basilicata region features a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes, and the receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Ionian coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Bradano River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports important fisheries and marine habitats. The watershed is influenced by agricultural runoff and seasonal rainfall, making effective nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Palazzo San Gervasio, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,300 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Bradano River and eventually reaches the Ionian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 PE, the EU UWWTD requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary biological treatment, to meet effluent quality standards.
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