Overview
POLICORO_LIDO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 300 people in Policoro, Basilicata, Italy. It discharges treated effluent near the Ionian Sea coast.
POLICORO_LIDO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Policoro, a town in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a small population of 300 residents and is situated near the Ionian Sea coastline, reflecting the coastal character of this Mediterranean community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent below 10,000. With a designed capacity of 1,000 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge volume of 59.39 cubic meters, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating it is sized for future growth or seasonal tourist demand. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Ionian Sea. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are part of the broader Mediterranean ecosystem. The plant's coastal location means its discharge is subject to stringent regulatory oversight to protect bathing waters and marine habitats along the Basilicata coastline.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea known for its biodiversity and sensitive coastal ecosystems. The area supports seagrass meadows, fish nurseries, and migratory bird routes. As a coastal facility, the plant must comply with Italian and EU standards for nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication and protect marine water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via del Lido in Policoro, in the province of Matera, Basilicata region, Italy. It is situated near the Ionian Sea coast.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1,000 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily volume of 59.39 cubic meters, serving a population of 300.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal environment, ultimately reaching the Ionian Sea. The plant's coastal location requires compliance with strict discharge standards to protect marine ecosystems.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 2,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations. National regulations also apply for coastal discharges.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is standard under EU directives. Italian plants often incorporate additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive coastal areas.
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