Overview
POMARICO_CDA_GISSO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Pomarico, Basilicata, Italy, serving approximately 2,500 people. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Basilicata region.
POMARICO_CDA_GISSO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pomarico, a town in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 2,500, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It operates secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from communities of this size. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with EU effluent quality standards. The plant's designed capacity is 2,500 cubic meters per day, and it currently treats an average daily volume of approximately 495 cubic meters, indicating ample reserve capacity for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Ionian Sea via the Basento River or nearby coastal basins. The Basilicata region is characterized by agricultural landscapes and the Pollino National Park, making water quality protection essential for both human use and ecological health. The plant's inland location reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall health of the regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that flow into the Basento River, which empties into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. The Basento River basin is ecologically sensitive, with riparian habitats that rely on consistent water quality. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect these downstream ecosystems from excessive nutrient loading and organic pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pomarico, a town in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Basento River and eventually the Ionian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards for inland discharges.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like Pomarico (under 10,000 population equivalent) are required to provide secondary treatment for freshwater discharges, which this plant fulfills.
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