Overview
RIPACANDIDA_PONTE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 1,770 people in Ripacandida, Basilicata, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 10,000 m³/day and discharges 350.40 m³/day.
RIPACANDIDA_PONTE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ripacandida, a town in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of 1,770 and is situated along Strada Oraziana, within the province of Potenza. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 10,000 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 350.40 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, and this plant meets that standard. The treated effluent is discharged 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 a Mediterranean climate, with water resources that support agriculture and natural ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Basento River basin, which flows eastward through Basilicata and empties into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and marine habitats that benefit from controlled pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
RIPACANDIDA_PONTE is located on Strada Oraziana in Ripacandida, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 1,770 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Basento River and eventually reaches the Ionian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. RIPACANDIDA_PONTE meets this requirement, ensuring compliance with European standards.
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