Overview
ALTOMONTE CENTRO S ELIA is a primary treatment plant in Sangineto Lido, Calabria, Italy, serving 2,194 people with a designed capacity of 2,800 m³/day and a discharge volume of 434.33 m³/day.
ALTOMONTE CENTRO S ELIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sangineto Lido, a coastal town in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The facility serves a population of 2,194 and has a designed capacity of 2,800 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 434.33 cubic meters per day. As a small-scale plant, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater in this Mediterranean coastal area. The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes such as sedimentation to remove solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are generally required to have secondary treatment. However, primary treatment may be acceptable in certain coastal areas if studies show no adverse environmental impact. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means it must comply with stringent discharge standards to protect marine waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea. The local watershed includes small coastal streams that drain the Calabrian Apennines. The discharge point is near the Gulf of Policastro, an area known for its clear waters and marine biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the coastal ecosystem, which supports tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea, via local coastal streams. The receiving waters are part of the Gulf of Policastro, an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Nutrient inputs from wastewater could contribute to eutrophication if not adequately controlled, making primary treatment a potential concern in this coastal setting.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sangineto Lido, a coastal frazione of Sangineto, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 2,194 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, likely via local coastal streams or a direct outfall, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical removal of solids through sedimentation. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, primary treatment may be permitted for coastal discharges if studies show no environmental harm.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law. For small agglomerations (2,000-10,000 PE) in coastal areas, primary treatment may be allowed, but the directive requires appropriate treatment to protect sensitive marine environments.
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