Overview
ACRI_CENTRO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Acri, Calabria, Italy. It serves a population of 9,152 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
ACRI_CENTRO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Acri, a town in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of 9,152, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, ACRI_CENTRO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea. The region's rivers and streams support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and marine environments.
Environmental context
ACRI_CENTRO discharges into the local watershed of the Crati River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. The area supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ACRI_CENTRO is located in Acri, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
ACRI_CENTRO serves a population of 9,152 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Crati River and eventually reaches the Ionian Sea.
As an Italian plant, ACRI_CENTRO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which is the standard for plants like ACRI_CENTRO.
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