Overview
BRIATICO_CONIDONI wastewater treatment plant serves Pannaconi, Briatico in Calabria, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,200.
BRIATICO_CONIDONI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pannaconi, a frazione of Briatico in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,200 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or population equivalent). It is situated in a rural area near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, BRIATICO_CONIDONI operates under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, the directive requires appropriate treatment (secondary or equivalent) before discharge. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for its size. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region of Calabria is known for its coastal ecosystems and agricultural activities. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect the marine environment and local water quality, supporting tourism and fisheries along the Costa degli Dei.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast in Calabria, within 50 km of the shoreline. The receiving water body is likely a small stream or torrent that drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters in this area support diverse marine life and are important for local tourism and fishing. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
BRIATICO_CONIDONI is located in Pannaconi, a frazione of Briatico, in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. The address is SP82, Favelloni, Pannaconi, Briatico, Vibo Valentia, Calabria, 89868.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,200 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian plant, BRIATICO_CONIDONI operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment (secondary or equivalent) for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment or equivalent. Italian plants typically use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet effluent quality standards.
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