Overview
PATERNO_CDA_FRASCINETO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Paterno, Basilicata, Italy. It serves a population of 6,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00.
PATERNO_CDA_FRASCINETO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Paterno, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,000 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant serving a small agglomeration in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into inland waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Ionian Sea via the Basento or Sinni river basins. This discharge supports the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments, including sensitive coastal zones in the Gulf of Taranto.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Basento or Sinni river systems, which flow into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for regional fisheries. The watershed is characterized by Mediterranean climate and agricultural land use, making proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
PATERNO_CDA_FRASCINETO is located in Paterno, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,000 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Ionian Sea via the Basento or Sinni river systems.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into inland and coastal waters.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive to protect receiving water bodies from organic pollution and eutrophication.
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