Overview
S_PAOLO_ALBANESE_CDA_POMARELLA is a secondary treatment plant serving San Paolo Albanese, Basilicata, Italy. It discharges approximately 99 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
S_PAOLO_ALBANESE_CDA_POMARELLA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in San Paolo Albanese, a small town in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 500 residents, reflecting its role in managing wastewater for a small rural community. Its designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day indicates it can handle peak flows beyond current loads. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent under 2,000. This level of treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. As a small-scale facility, it operates within Italy's national regulatory framework, which implements the directive through regional environmental agencies. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Sinni River basin. The surrounding area is characterized by the Pollino National Park, a ecologically sensitive region with diverse flora and fauna. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and support the ecological health of the regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sinni River basin, which flows into the Ionian Sea. The downstream environment includes the Pollino National Park, an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as an important migratory corridor. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the marine ecosystem of the Gulf of Taranto.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Paolo Albanese, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region, southern Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 500 residents, typical of a small rural community in Basilicata.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Sinni River basin and ultimately reaches the Ionian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards for small agglomerations.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent under 2,000 require appropriate treatment; secondary treatment is standard for this scale.
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