Overview
CELICO_MULINELLE1 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Crosia, Calabria, Italy, serving 3,900 people. It discharges 772.06 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Ionian Sea coast.
CELICO_MULINELLE1 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Crosia, within the municipality of Corigliano-Rossano in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,900 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU directive for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,300 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 772.06 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely via a river or stream that flows into the Ionian Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km). The Ionian Sea is a significant marine ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and fisheries. The advanced treatment level helps protect the coastal waters from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a watercourse that drains into the Ionian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The Ionian coast of Calabria supports seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in the coastal zone, which is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
CELICO_MULINELLE1 is located in Crosia, a town in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant is situated near the Ionian Sea coast.
The plant serves approximately 3,900 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Ionian Sea. The plant's advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent before discharge.
CELICO_MULINELLE1 provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This exceeds the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's minimum requirement for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard, but the plant's advanced treatment provides additional environmental protection for the sensitive coastal area.
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