Overview
TURSI_CDA_LA_CANALA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Tursi, Basilicata, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,550.
TURSI_CDA_LA_CANALA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tursi, within the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,550 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Its designed capacity is 1.00, indicating a facility sized for the local community's needs. As an Italian plant, TURSI_CDA_LA_CANALA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The regulatory framework ensures that plants serving over 2,000 population equivalents must meet secondary treatment standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow toward the Ionian Sea, given its location in the Basilicata region. The area is characterized by agricultural landscapes and proximity to the coast, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting both inland waters and marine environments.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, within the catchment area that drains toward the Ionian Sea. The receiving water body is likely a local stream or river that eventually reaches the Gulf of Taranto. This coastal zone supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and contamination of these sensitive coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
TURSI_CDA_LA_CANALA is located in Tursi, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, along Strada Comunale Campo.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,550 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain toward the Ionian Sea, specifically the Gulf of Taranto.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalents.
Under EU regulations, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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