CACCURI_SANTA_RANIA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Casabona, Calabria

CACCURI_SANTA_RANIA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Casabona, a town in the province of Crotone, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 480 residents and is situated near the Ionian Sea coast, reflecting the region's coastal character. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 500 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of approximately 95 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below its design capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader Mediterranean ecosystem. The plant's operation helps protect the coastal water quality and the ecological health of the downstream marine environment.

The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Ionian Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive marine ecosystems. The coastal waters near Casabona support fisheries and biodiversity, making proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect aquatic life. The region's Mediterranean climate and coastal tourism further underscore the importance of maintaining high water quality standards.