Overview
Pietragalla San Nicola Zona PIP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Pietragalla, Basilicata, Italy, serving a population of 300 with a designed capacity of 1500 m³/day.
Pietragalla San Nicola Zona PIP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pietragalla, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 300 and has a designed capacity of 1500 cubic meters per day, indicating it is sized for a small agglomeration. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Basento River or other nearby watercourses. The plant plays a role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Basilicata region's inland watershed, which flows into the Ionian Sea. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader Mediterranean ecosystem. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in the receiving water bodies, which are important for local biodiversity and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pietragalla, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 300 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1500 cubic meters per day.
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