Overview
Terranova del Pollino Destre delle Donne is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 1,500 people in Terranova di Pollino, Basilicata, Italy. It discharges 296.95 m³/day of treated effluent.
Terranova del Pollino Destre delle Donne is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Terranova di Pollino, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,500 residents and operates with 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 plant has a designed capacity of 1,624 m³/day and currently discharges an average of 296.95 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the effluent quality standards set by Italian regulations that transpose the EU directive. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to protect receiving water bodies, though the directive may require more advanced treatment if the discharge enters a sensitive area. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Ionian Sea via the Sinni River basin. The surrounding region is characterized by the Pollino National Park, an ecologically sensitive area with diverse flora and fauna. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the local watershed from untreated sewage, supporting both public health and the natural environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sinni River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Pollino National Park, a region known for its biodiversity and ecological sensitivity. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Terranova di Pollino, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 1,500 people in the Terranova di Pollino area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Sinni River basin, eventually reaching the Ionian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards for small agglomerations.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 require secondary treatment. This plant serves 1,500 people, which is below that threshold, but it still operates with secondary treatment as a best practice to protect the local environment.
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