Overview
CETRARO_ZAMPOLO_S_FILIPPO wastewater treatment plant serves Cetraro, Calabria, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and population served of 12,200. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The CETRARO_ZAMPOLO_S_FILIPPO wastewater treatment plant is located in Cetraro, a coastal town in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,200 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this medium-sized agglomeration. As an Italian wastewater treatment facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the directive typically requires secondary treatment, with more stringent tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). This coastal discharge is subject to Italian and EU regulations aimed at protecting marine water quality and bathing waters, which are important for tourism and local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which receives treated wastewater from coastal communities in Calabria. The local watershed includes small coastal streams that drain the surrounding hills. The marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations, and is an important area for tourism and fishing. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect bathing water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cetraro, a coastal town in the Calabria region of southern Italy, along the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant serves approximately 12,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Given its coastal proximity, the plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Tyrrhenian Sea, subject to Italian and EU standards for marine discharge.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with potential tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, Italian plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, with nutrient removal if required by the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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