Overview
TURSI_PANE_E_VINO is a secondary treatment plant serving 300 people in Tursi, Basilicata, Italy. It discharges 59.39 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Ionian Sea coast.
TURSI_PANE_E_VINO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Panevino area of Tursi, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a small population of 300 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is standard for small agglomerations under Italian regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant has a designed capacity of 2000 m³/day and currently discharges 59.39 m³/day of treated effluent. As a coastal facility within 10 km of the Ionian Sea, it is subject to additional scrutiny under the EU directive, which requires more stringent treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas. The treated wastewater likely flows into local streams that drain into the Ionian Sea, a key Mediterranean basin supporting diverse marine life and fisheries. The plant's operation helps protect the coastal environment from untreated sewage, contributing to the ecological health of the Gulf of Taranto.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea via local watercourses, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Taranto. This coastal area supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity, including seagrass meadows and migratory species. The proximity to the coast necessitates careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Panevino area of Tursi, in the province of Matera, Basilicata region, Italy.
The plant serves a small population of 300 residents in the Tursi area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Ionian Sea, approximately within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations, though coastal discharges may require additional nutrient removal.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent and more stringent treatment for sensitive coastal areas.
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