Overview
CASSANO_ALLO_IONIO_ALGHERIA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Cetraro, Calabria, Italy. It serves a population of 6,641 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
CASSANO_ALLO_IONIO_ALGHERIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ceramile, near Cetraro, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,641 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a small-scale facility in Italy, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The facility plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment and supporting the local community's sanitation needs.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, a key marine environment in the Mediterranean. The coastal area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ceramile, near Cetraro, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 6,641 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU UWWTD, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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