Overview
RIVELLO_VIGNALE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving about 600 people in Rivello, Basilicata, Italy. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
RIVELLO_VIGNALE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rivello, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a small population of approximately 600 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting within the southern Italian region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment; however, plants serving fewer than 2,000 PE, like this one, are not subject to the directive's mandatory treatment levels but still typically employ secondary treatment to meet local environmental standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via rivers such as the Noce or Sinni. This discharge supports the ecological balance of the receiving water bodies, which are part of the broader Basilicata river system and contribute to the region's water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river network, which flows through the Basilicata region and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The watershed includes sensitive ecosystems that benefit from the plant's secondary treatment, which reduces organic pollution and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
RIVELLO_VIGNALE is located in Rivello, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 600 people, making it a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river network, which flows through Basilicata and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids.
As a small plant in Italy, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For plants serving fewer than 2,000 PE, secondary treatment is typical to meet local environmental standards.
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