Overview
PICERNO_CDA_POLVERIERA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Picerno, Basilicata, Italy. It serves a population of 5,500 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
PICERNO_CDA_POLVERIERA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Picerno, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,500 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility typical of inland towns in southern Italy. As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian regulations mandate secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies, with potential tertiary requirements if the receiving water is in a sensitive area. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Basento River or nearby tributaries. The Basilicata region is characterized by mountainous terrain and Mediterranean climate, with water resources that support agriculture and natural ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters a local watercourse that flows into the Basento River, one of the major rivers of Basilicata, which empties into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and natural habitats that depend on good water quality. The region's Mediterranean climate means seasonal variations in flow, making consistent treatment important for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Picerno, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,500 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Basento River, eventually reaching 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 in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible tertiary treatment if the discharge is into a sensitive area.
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