Overview
San Fele San Giacomo wastewater treatment plant in San Costantino Albanese, Basilicata, Italy, is a closed secondary treatment facility. It served the local population before decommissioning.
The San Fele San Giacomo wastewater treatment plant is located in San Costantino Albanese, a municipality in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant is situated along Strada Provinciale 107 Senise-Ponte Battaglia and is now closed, having previously provided secondary treatment for the area. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant would have met the minimum treatment requirements under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland agglomerations. The directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of over 2,000 population equivalent, with more stringent requirements for sensitive areas. The region drains into the Ionian Sea via rivers such as the Sinni and Agri. The closure of the plant suggests that wastewater management has been consolidated or upgraded elsewhere, reducing local discharge impacts.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, an area characterized by the Pollino massif and the Sinni River valley. The nearest major river is the Sinni, which flows into the Ionian Sea. The Ionian Sea supports diverse marine life, including important fisheries and migratory species. The closure of this plant likely reduces local nutrient and pathogen loading to the watershed, benefiting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 107 Senise-Ponte Battaglia in San Costantino Albanese, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant is currently closed and no longer in operation.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland discharges from agglomerations of over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is mandatory for all wastewater discharges from agglomerations of more than 2,000 population equivalent. For sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be required.
The closure likely reduces local pollutant discharges to the Sinni River watershed and the Ionian Sea, improving water quality and benefiting downstream ecosystems, including fisheries and marine habitats.
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