Overview
BRIATICO_S_GIORGIO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Briatico in Calabria, Italy. It is located near the coast and operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.
BRIATICO_S_GIORGIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Punta Safò, Briatico, in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,700 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. Its coastal location places it within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea, making environmental management critical. As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge into coastal waters. The directive mandates secondary treatment for such communities, with possible additional nutrient removal if the receiving area is sensitive. The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing water quality along the Calabrian coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which receives drainage from the surrounding Calabrian watershed. This coastal zone supports seagrass meadows and diverse marine species, making it ecologically sensitive. Nutrient loading from wastewater could impact water quality and marine habitats, so treatment standards are crucial for preserving the local marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
BRIATICO_S_GIORGIO is located in Punta Safò, Briatico, in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,700 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a coastal water body of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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