Overview
POTENZA_TIERA_DI_VAGLIO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Vaglio Basilicata, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 148,000 and operates under EU regulations.
POTENZA_TIERA_DI_VAGLIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vaglio Basilicata, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves an estimated population of 148,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU standards. As a facility in Italy, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For plants serving over 100,000 people, the directive requires more advanced treatment if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Ionian Sea or the Adriatic Sea via the Basilicata river network. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agricultural irrigation, making proper treatment essential for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed of Basilicata, which drains into the Ionian Sea via rivers such as the Basento or Bradano. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for agriculture. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vaglio Basilicata, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 148,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Ionian Sea via rivers in the Basilicata region.
As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it is classified as a large agglomeration under the EU UWWTD, requiring secondary treatment and potentially more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, and may include nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication.
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