Overview
S_MARTINO_D_PRATO_CUITURA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in San Martino d'Agri, Basilicata, Italy, serving a small population of 300. It discharges treated effluent into local water bodies, supporting the regional environment.
S_MARTINO_D_PRATO_CUITURA is a wastewater treatment facility located in San Martino d'Agri, a town in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a small population of approximately 300 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. As part of Italy's municipal wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to local sanitation and environmental protection. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. Although the plant's population served is below this threshold, secondary treatment ensures effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The designed capacity of 1,000 cubic meters per day indicates the plant's potential to handle higher loads, while the actual discharge volume of 59.39 cubic meters per day suggests current low utilization. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Agri River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the Basilicata region, an area characterized by mountainous terrain and agricultural land use. Proper treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, supporting biodiversity and water resource sustainability.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Agri River basin, which flows through the Basilicata region and empties into the Ionian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fisheries. The secondary treatment process helps mitigate nutrient enrichment and contamination, preserving the ecological health of downstream rivers and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Martino d'Agri, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region, southern Italy.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 300 residents.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Agri River and eventually reaches the Ionian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 PE. For smaller communities like this, national regulations still require appropriate treatment to protect water quality.
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