Overview
TRAMUTOLA_CDA_MATINELLA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Tramutola, Basilicata, Italy. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for small agglomerations.
TRAMUTOLA_CDA_MATINELLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tramutola, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,840 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest scale appropriate for the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Basento or Sinni river systems. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the Ionian coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Basilicata watershed, which flows through the Agri or Basento rivers toward the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tramutola, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 8,840 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Ionian Sea via rivers such as the Basento or Sinni.
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 2,000-10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which is the standard for this scale.
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