Overview
CARIATI_FIUME_NICA_S_MARIA wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 24,000 people in Santo Ianni, Calabria, Italy. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The CARIATI_FIUME_NICA_S_MARIA wastewater treatment plant is located in Santo Ianni, a locality within the municipality of Cerisano in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 24,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwaters or estuaries. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 unit, and it is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Crati River basin. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for the ecological health of the Calabrian coastal zone. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Crati River, one of the major rivers in Calabria, which then empties into the Ionian Sea. The Ionian Sea coast in this region supports important marine habitats and fisheries. The plant's operation helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding the ecological balance of the river and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Santo Ianni, a locality in the municipality of Cerisano, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 24,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Crati River and eventually reaches the Ionian Sea.
As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwaters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas where tertiary treatment may be needed.
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