BRIATICO_S_COSTANTINO Wastewater Treatment Plant, San Costantino, Calabria

BRIATICO_S_COSTANTINO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in San Costantino, a frazione of Briatico in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of 1,820 and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 360.30 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, which is particularly important for plants near sensitive coastal areas. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size (under 2,000 p.e.) are generally required to provide appropriate treatment, and advanced treatment is often mandated for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the sea. This coastal proximity means the plant plays a key role in protecting marine water quality and the local ecosystem, including beaches and coastal habitats.

The plant is located in the coastal region of Calabria, near the Tyrrhenian Sea. Treated wastewater likely flows via small streams or drainage channels into the sea, affecting nearshore marine environments. The area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect coastal water quality.