Overview
RIVELLO_MOLINGLIOLO is a closed secondary treatment plant in Rivello, Basilicata, Italy. It served the local community before ceasing operations.
RIVELLO_MOLINGLIOLO is a former wastewater treatment plant located in Rivello, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant provided secondary treatment for the local population before its closure. As part of Italy's wastewater infrastructure, it operated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant's closure means that wastewater from the area is now managed by other facilities or alternative systems. In Italy, treatment plants serving small to medium communities typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet national and EU standards. The regulatory framework ensures that discharged water meets quality standards to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's discharge likely affected local watercourses draining into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Basilicata river network. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Basilicata, over 10 km from the coast, but within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Local streams and rivers in the area drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea, which supports marine biodiversity and fisheries. The watershed includes agricultural and natural areas, making effective wastewater treatment important to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
RIVELLO_MOLINGLIOLO is located in Rivello, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for most agglomerations.
The plant is listed as closed, meaning it is no longer operational. Wastewater from the area is likely managed by other nearby facilities or alternative systems.
The EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC) mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater, and more stringent treatment for sensitive areas. Italy implements this directive through national regulations.
Basilicata's rivers drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea, supporting marine ecosystems and coastal tourism. Proper treatment prevents nutrient pollution and protects water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
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