Overview
VALSINNI_CDA_S_LEO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Valsinni, Basilicata, Italy. It treats municipal wastewater for approximately 3,590 people with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
VALSINNI_CDA_S_LEO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Valsinni, a town in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,590 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). It is situated along the Sinnica state road, near the Sinni River valley. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU UWWTD for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of about 710.69 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity. Italian wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national decrees implementing the EU directive, with permits issued by regional environmental agencies. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Sinni River. The Basilicata region is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with mountainous terrain, and the Sinni River supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sinni River basin, which flows into the Ionian Sea near the Gulf of Taranto. The Sinni River is a significant watercourse in Basilicata, supporting agricultural irrigation and a variety of freshwater species. The downstream coastal area includes sandy beaches and marine habitats that benefit from controlled nutrient and pollutant loads. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains the ecological balance of the river and coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada statale Sinnica in Valsinni, in the province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,590 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Sinni River and eventually reaches the Ionian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
Italian plants are regulated under national decrees implementing the EU UWWTD. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard, and permits are issued by regional environmental agencies.
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