Overview
San Fele Pierno wastewater treatment plant serves the small community of San Fele in Basilicata, Italy. It provides secondary treatment and has a designed capacity of 400 m³/day.
The San Fele Pierno wastewater treatment plant is located in the hamlet of Pierno within the municipality of San Fele, in the Potenza province of Basilicata, Italy. This facility serves a small population of approximately 275 residents, reflecting its role in a rural, inland setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent below 2,000. The designed capacity of 400 m³/day is well-suited to the current discharge volume of 54.44 m³/day, indicating ample headroom for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Ionian Sea via the Basento or Ofanto river basins. The surrounding area is characterized by the Apennine mountains and agricultural landscapes, making the plant's role in protecting local streams and groundwater important for both ecological health and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Basento or Ofanto river systems, which flow eastward to the Ionian Sea. These rivers support diverse aquatic life and are used for irrigation in the agricultural region of Basilicata. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and protect the sensitive karstic groundwater systems common in the Apennine foothills.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the hamlet of Pierno, within the municipality of San Fele, in the Potenza province of Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 275 residents, making it a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Basento or Ofanto river basins, which drain into the Ionian Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like San Fele (under 2,000 population equivalent) require appropriate treatment. Secondary treatment meets this standard for inland areas.
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