Overview
S. Paolo Albanese Frazione Pianelle is a closed secondary treatment plant in San Paolo Albanese, Basilicata, Italy. It served the local community before ceasing operations.
S. Paolo Albanese Frazione Pianelle is a former wastewater treatment plant located in San Paolo Albanese, a municipality in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant provided secondary treatment for the local population before its closure. As a secondary treatment facility, it would have met the minimum standards required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of its scale. The directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent, with more stringent requirements for sensitive areas. The area drains into the Ionian Sea via local rivers such as the Sinni or Agri. The Basilicata region is characterized by mountainous terrain and a Mediterranean climate, with water resources that support agriculture and natural ecosystems. The closure of this plant may have implications for local water quality management.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Basilicata region, which drains into the Ionian Sea through rivers like the Sinni and Agri. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a watershed that provides water for agriculture and natural habitats. The closure of the plant may affect local water quality, but the region's regulatory framework aims to protect downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Paolo Albanese, a municipality in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for most inland discharges.
The plant is listed as closed, possibly due to consolidation of wastewater services or changes in local infrastructure. Specific reasons are not publicly available.
The EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment for all agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. This plant, serving a small community, would have been subject to these standards.
The plant is in the Basilicata region, which drains into the Ionian Sea. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial to protect local rivers and coastal waters from nutrient pollution and to support aquatic ecosystems.
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