Overview
Scanzano Lido Torre wastewater treatment plant serves Scanzano Jonico, Basilicata, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 11,000. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Scanzano Lido Torre is a wastewater treatment plant located in Scanzano Jonico, in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 11,000, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Ionian coast, within 50 km of the sea. As an Italian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment for sensitive areas, which may apply given the coastal location. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Ionian Sea via local watercourses or directly, contributing to the protection of the marine environment. The Basilicata region features important coastal ecosystems, and proper wastewater treatment is essential for maintaining water quality and supporting tourism and fisheries in the area.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, near the Ionian Sea coast. Its discharge ultimately reaches the Ionian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fishing and tourism. Proper treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect sensitive coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Scanzano Jonico, in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 11,000 people.
The treated effluent likely discharges into the Ionian Sea, either directly or via local watercourses, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 PE discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 11,000 PE in coastal areas typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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