BIVONGI_BATTENDIERI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bivongi, Calabria

BIVONGI_BATTENDIERI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bivongi, in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,010 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated near the Ionian Sea coast, within 10 km of the coastline. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland and coastal agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 6,000 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 793.84 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. As an Italian facility, it operates under the national implementation of the EU directive, overseen by regional environmental authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Mediterranean coastal ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream marine environment from untreated sewage.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Ionian Sea, a key part of the Mediterranean basin. The coastal area supports diverse marine life, including fish nurseries and benthic habitats. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological balance of the Ionian coastal zone.