Overview
CIRO_MARINA_LUNGOMARE is a wastewater treatment plant in Cirò Marina, Calabria, Italy, serving approximately 23,750 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Ionian Sea.
CIRO_MARINA_LUNGOMARE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cirò Marina, a coastal town in the province of Crotone, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves an estimated population of 23,750, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ionian Sea, a key marine ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting coastal water quality in the Gulf of Taranto region, where the Ionian Sea meets the Mediterranean basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, a deep marine basin connected to the central Mediterranean. This coastal area supports seagrass meadows and nursery habitats for fish species. The local watershed includes the Neto River basin to the north, but the plant's direct discharge affects nearshore marine ecology, requiring effective treatment to prevent eutrophication and safeguard bathing waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Lungomare Stefano Pugliese in Cirò Marina, a coastal town in the province of Crotone, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 23,750 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Ionian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. As a coastal plant, CIRO_MARINA_LUNGOMARE is subject to these requirements to protect marine waters.
For Italian plants of this scale, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, often including activated sludge or similar processes. Discharge to coastal waters may also require nutrient removal if the area is designated as sensitive.
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