Overview
San Fele Signorella is a closed secondary treatment plant in San Fele, Basilicata, Italy. It served the local community before ceasing operations.
San Fele Signorella is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Fele, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant provided secondary treatment to the local population before its closure. As a secondary treatment facility, it would have met the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant's closure may reflect upgrades or consolidation in the regional wastewater infrastructure. San Fele lies in the Basilicata region, which drains into the Ionian Sea via rivers such as the Basento or Agri. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Mediterranean watershed.
Environmental context
San Fele is located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, within the Apennine mountains. The local watershed drains into the Ionian Sea via rivers like the Basento and Agri. These water bodies support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are important for regional biodiversity. The closure of the plant may reduce local discharge impacts, but continued monitoring of downstream water quality is essential.
Frequently asked questions
San Fele Signorella is located in San Fele, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland agglomerations.
The specific reasons for closure are not publicly available, but it may be due to consolidation of wastewater services or upgrades to newer facilities in the region.
The EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment for all inland agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. Plants serving smaller communities may have different requirements.
Basilicata's rivers drain into the Ionian Sea, supporting Mediterranean ecosystems. Proper treatment is crucial to protect coastal water quality and marine life.
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