Overview
STIGLIANO_CDA_DIFESA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Stigliano, Basilicata, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 6,000 and discharges into the local watershed.
STIGLIANO_CDA_DIFESA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Stigliano, a town in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,000 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a facility in the EU, the plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Basento River or nearby tributaries. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Basento River basin, which flows through Basilicata and empties into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This coastal ecosystem supports fish nurseries and migratory bird populations. The region's Mediterranean climate and agricultural land use make proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Stigliano, in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,000 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Basento River and eventually reaches the Ionian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 6,000 people are required to have at least secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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