Overview
San Mauro Forte Cda Sullano is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in San Mauro Forte, Basilicata, Italy, serving about 2,320 people with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
San Mauro Forte Cda Sullano is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Mauro Forte, a town in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,320 and has a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 459.28 cubic meters per day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. This directive mandates secondary treatment for all inland discharges from such agglomerations to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Basento River or other nearby streams. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and local ecosystems. The plant's operation helps maintain the ecological balance of the receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Basilicata watershed, which flows into the Ionian Sea via the Basento River or adjacent coastal streams. This area supports a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes, with water bodies providing habitat for fish and migratory birds. The secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Mauro Forte, a town in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,320 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ionian Sea via rivers such as the Basento.
The plant provides secondary treatment, as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, transposed into Italian law, which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000.
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