Overview
TRICARICO_CDA_CACARONE is a wastewater treatment plant in Tricarico, Basilicata, Italy, serving approximately 5,300 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this
TRICARICO_CDA_CACARONE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tricarico, a town in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,300 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Ionian Sea via the Basento or Bradano river basins. The surrounding area is characterized by hilly terrain and agricultural land, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the Basilicata region, approximately 50 km from the Ionian Sea coast. Treated wastewater likely enters a tributary of the Basento or Bradano River, which flows into the Gulf of Taranto. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and fisheries, requiring effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tricarico, a town in the province of Matera, Basilicata region, southern Italy. Its address is via Porta Rabatana, Rione Santa Croce, Tricarico.
The plant serves approximately 5,300 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that drains into the Ionian Sea via the Basento or Bradano river system.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 PE are generally required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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