Overview
CAPO_VERDE wastewater treatment plant serves Sanremo in Liguria, Italy, with a population equivalent of 70,000. The plant has a designed capacity of 1. 00 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
CAPO_VERDE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Capo Verde area of Bussana, near Sanremo, in the province of Imperia, Liguria, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 70,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, CAPO_VERDE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1. Given its coastal proximity, the plant likely incorporates additional treatment steps to protect the marine environment. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Ligurian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Sanremo support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and recreation. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Environmental context
The CAPO_VERDE plant discharges into the Ligurian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters off Sanremo support diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and rocky reef habitats. Nutrient loading from wastewater could contribute to eutrophication, so effective treatment is critical to maintain water quality and protect marine biodiversity in this popular tourist destination.
Frequently asked questions
CAPO_VERDE is located in the Capo Verde area of Bussana, near Sanremo, in the province of Imperia, Liguria, Italy.
CAPO_VERDE serves a population equivalent of 70,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
CAPO_VERDE discharges treated effluent into the Ligurian Sea, a coastal marine environment. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, so its discharge directly affects coastal water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of 70,000 population equivalent require at least secondary treatment. For coastal discharges in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
In Italy, plants serving around 70,000 people typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive coastal waters. Many such plants also include disinfection to meet bathing water quality standards.
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