Overview
SPINOSO_IMPROSTA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Spinoso, Basilicata, Italy. It discharges treated effluent into the Pertusillo Lake area, supporting local water quality.
SPINOSO_IMPROSTA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Spinoso, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,200 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Its location near the Pertusillo Lake, a key water body in the region, underscores its role in protecting local water resources. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 1,700 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge volume of about 238 cubic meters, the facility operates well within its capacity. The treatment process ensures that organic pollutants and suspended solids are reduced to acceptable levels before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the Pertusillo Lake, an artificial reservoir on the Agri River. This lake is an important water source for irrigation and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant's operation helps maintain the ecological balance of the lake and the downstream Agri River, which eventually flows into the Ionian Sea. By meeting EU standards, the facility contributes to the broader environmental health of the Basilicata region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pertusillo Lake, an artificial reservoir on the Agri River in Basilicata. The Agri River flows southeast into the Ionian Sea, a key Mediterranean basin. The lake supports a variety of fish and bird species, and its water is used for agriculture. The plant's secondary treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Spinoso, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region, Italy. Its address is Lungolago sul Pertusillo, Spinoso.
The plant serves approximately 1,200 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the Pertusillo Lake, an artificial reservoir on the Agri River.
The plant protects the Pertusillo Lake and the downstream Agri River, which flows into the Ionian Sea, by reducing pollutant loads.
As a small agglomeration (under 2,000 population equivalent), the plant is required to provide appropriate treatment. Its secondary treatment meets the directive's standards for freshwater discharges.
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