Overview
RIVELLO_SORBA is a closed secondary wastewater treatment plant in Rivello, Basilicata, Italy. It served the local community before ceasing operations.
RIVELLO_SORBA is a former wastewater treatment plant located in Rivello, a town in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant was situated in the Fondo Valle del Noce area, within the province of Potenza. It was designed to provide secondary treatment for municipal wastewater from the local population. As a secondary treatment facility, RIVELLO_SORBA would have employed biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is the standard requirement for inland freshwater discharges. The plant is now closed, and its operational history reflects the regulatory framework that governs wastewater management in Italy. The plant's receiving environment is the Noce River valley, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Noce River supports local aquatic ecosystems and is part of the broader hydrological network of Basilicata. Possibly consolidating treatment at a larger facility to meet modern environmental standards.
Environmental context
The RIVELLO_SORBA plant discharged into the Noce River, a watercourse that flows through the Basilicata region and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the area. The surrounding watershed is characterized by mountainous terrain and Mediterranean climate, influencing seasonal flow patterns and the dilution capacity of the river.
Frequently asked questions
RIVELLO_SORBA is located in Fondo Valle del Noce, Rivello, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
RIVELLO_SORBA provided secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
The plant is listed as closed, possibly due to consolidation of wastewater services or upgrades to meet stricter environmental standards.
As an Italian plant, it operated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this scale.
The Noce River flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea and supports local aquatic ecosystems. Its watershed is important for biodiversity and water resources in Basilicata.
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