Overview
SAVOIA_DI_LUCANIA_CDA_VALLAURIA is a closed secondary treatment plant in Savoia di Lucania, Basilicata, Italy. It served the local community before ceasing operations.
SAVOIA_DI_LUCANIA_CDA_VALLAURIA is a former wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Savoia di Lucania, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant was designed to provide secondary treatment for the local population, though it is now closed and no longer operational. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant would have met the standard requirements under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary biological treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant is situated inland, approximately 40 km from the coast, and its treated effluent would have discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Ionian Sea via the Basento or similar river systems. The Basilicata region relies on these water bodies for agricultural and ecological purposes, making proper wastewater management essential for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Basento River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture. The closure of the plant reduces local discharge, but historical operations may have impacted water quality in the receiving streams.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on SP58 in Savoia di Lucania, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant provided secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant is listed as closed, possibly due to consolidation of wastewater services or upgrades to newer facilities in the region.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is required for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. This plant met that standard before closure.
The plant is in the Basento River basin, which drains to the Ionian Sea. Proper treatment is crucial for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this agricultural region.
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