Overview
ROTONDA CDA PARAGALLINE is a wastewater treatment plant in Rotonda, Basilicata, Italy, serving approximately 8,500 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROTONDA CDA PARAGALLINE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rotonda, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,500, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that feed into the broader hydrographic network of the region. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent. The plant is expected to meet these standards to protect the receiving environment. The designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day) suggests a facility scaled to handle the local population's wastewater load. The plant's discharge ultimately contributes to the drainage basin of the Ionian Sea, as the region's rivers flow eastward from the Apennine mountains. The Basilicata region features sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including the Pollino National Park area, which supports diverse flora and fauna. Proper treatment at this facility helps maintain water quality in downstream rivers and protects the ecological integrity of the Ionian coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Basilicata region, within the drainage basin that feeds into the Ionian Sea via rivers such as the Sinni or Agri. The area includes ecologically sensitive zones like the Pollino National Park, which hosts diverse Mediterranean habitats. Treated effluent from the plant supports the health of local streams and downstream aquatic life, contributing to the overall water quality of the Ionian coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale Pedali - Viggianello, in Rotonda, Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 8,500 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Ionian Sea, likely via rivers such as the Sinni or Agri.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 8,500 people are required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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