Overview
Cassano Allo Ionio Doria is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Fabrizio, Calabria, Italy, serving 1,382 people. It discharges 273.59 cubic meters per day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
Cassano Allo Ionio Doria is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fabrizio, a locality within the municipality of Corigliano-Rossano in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of 1,382 and operates with a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day, currently discharging 273.59 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive receiving waters, aligning with Italy's implementation of the directive in sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ionian Sea, given the plant's coastal location (within 10 km of the coast). The Ionian Sea is a key marine ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and fisheries. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect coastal water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, a deep basin of the Mediterranean Sea that supports diverse marine life, including important fish stocks and seagrass meadows. The coastal waters near Fabrizio are ecologically sensitive, and advanced treatment helps reduce eutrophication risks from nutrient inputs. The Ionian Sea ultimately connects to the central Mediterranean, influencing broader regional marine ecology.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fabrizio, a locality within the municipality of Corigliano-Rossano, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 1,382 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ionian Sea, as the plant is located within 10 km of the coast. Advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent to protect the marine environment.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for sensitive coastal areas in Italy under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. For smaller plants like this, advanced treatment may be mandated if discharging to sensitive areas such as coastal waters.
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