Overview
CATANZARO_VARGHELLO wastewater treatment plant serves Catanzaro, Italy, in the Calabria region. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 93,424.
The CATANZARO_VARGHELLO wastewater treatment plant is located in Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy, serving a population of approximately 93,424. The plant is situated near the Ionian Sea coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and operates under Italian and EU regulations. As a medium-to-large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas. The designed capacity is 1. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Ionian Sea via local watercourses, supporting the coastal ecosystem. The region's Mediterranean climate and tourism-dependent economy underscore the importance of effective wastewater management to protect marine water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Ionian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Catanzaro support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Effective treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive coastal habitats from pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Salerno, Catanzaro Lido, in the city of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 93,424 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow to the Ionian Sea, given its coastal proximity.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent, and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary biological treatment, with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive water bodies like the Mediterranean Sea.
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