CICALA_MILOCCA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bianco, Calabria, Italy

CICALA_MILOCCA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Bianco, a town in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a small population of approximately 900 people and has a designed capacity of 500 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 178.17 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. For a plant of this small scale, the advanced treatment level indicates a commitment to high environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can affect coastal water quality. The advanced treatment helps protect the marine environment and supports the ecological health of the Ionian Sea, which is important for local fisheries and tourism.

The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea via local watercourses in the Calabria region. The Ionian Sea is a deep basin supporting diverse marine life, including important fish stocks and migratory species. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient loading and protects coastal ecosystems from eutrophication, which is critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive marine area.