Overview
Vietri di Potenza CDA Molinello is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Basilicata, Italy, serving 3,000 people. It discharges treated water into local water bodies, supporting regional environmental health.
The Vietri di Potenza CDA Molinello wastewater treatment plant is located in Vietri di Potenza, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. It serves a population of approximately 3,000 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated along the SP ex SS94 road, within the Potenza province. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,200 cubic meters per day, and it treats an average daily flow of about 594 cubic meters, indicating ample capacity headroom. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Basento River or other nearby rivers. This discharge supports the ecological balance of the region's freshwater systems, which are important for agriculture and biodiversity in the Basilicata area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that flow into the Basento River, one of the major rivers in Basilicata, which empties into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation. The region's Mediterranean climate means water resources are seasonally stressed, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on SP ex SS94 in Vietri di Potenza, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Basento River and then into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,200 cubic meters per day, with an average daily flow of about 594 cubic meters, indicating it operates well below its maximum capacity.
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