Overview
SCANZANO_TERZO_MARZOCCO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Scanzano Jonico, Basilicata, Italy, serving 150 people with a designed capacity of 500 m³/day.
SCANZANO_TERZO_MARZOCCO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Scanzano Jonico, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a small population of 150 people and has a designed capacity of 500 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 29.70 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 of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000, and for smaller plants like this one, appropriate treatment is required to protect the receiving environment. The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, indicating that its treated effluent likely discharges into the Ionian Sea or a coastal water body. The surrounding area is part of the Basilicata coastal plain, which supports agricultural activities and local ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect marine water quality in this sensitive coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ionian Sea, a semi-enclosed basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Scanzano Jonico support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, so secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and protect the ecological balance of the coastal marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Isonzo, Terzo Marzoccolo, in Scanzano Jonico, in the province of Matera, Basilicata region, Italy.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ionian Sea, as it is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards for discharges to sensitive areas and coastal waters.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, Italian regulations require appropriate treatment to meet water quality objectives, often secondary treatment or equivalent.
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