Overview
CORIGLIANO_CALABRO_BOSCARELLO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Fabrizio, Corigliano-Rossano, in Calabria, Italy. It serves a population of 59,600 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
CORIGLIANO_CALABRO_BOSCARELLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fabrizio, a locality within the municipality of Corigliano-Rossano, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of 59,600, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration 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. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a facility capable of handling the wastewater from its service population. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent standards. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Ionian Sea. The region's coastal environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and important fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in the Ionian Sea and maintain the health of downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Calabria, within 50 km of the Ionian Sea coast. Its treated effluent likely enters local watercourses that flow into the Ionian Sea, a basin supporting diverse marine ecosystems and important fisheries. The region's coastal waters are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing eutrophication and protecting aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fabrizio, a locality within the municipality of Corigliano-Rossano, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 59,600, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Ionian Sea, following treatment standards required by EU directives.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 15,000 PE are required to have secondary treatment, and in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be needed. Italian regulations align with these standards.
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