Overview
CORIGLIANO_CALABRO_CANTINELLA is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,980 people in Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CORIGLIANO_CALABRO_CANTINELLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Corigliano-Rossano, near Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,980, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland but within 50 km of the coast, reflecting the region's coastal geography. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For small agglomerations in non-sensitive areas, secondary treatment is typically mandated. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest scale. The plant discharges into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The Calabrian region features a rugged terrain and a Mediterranean climate, with seasonal rainfall patterns that can affect wastewater flows. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that feed into the Ionian Sea, a key part of the Mediterranean Sea. The Ionian Sea coast in Calabria is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. The region's agricultural and urban runoff can impact water quality, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting coastal ecosystems and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the municipality of Corigliano-Rossano, near Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy, along Strada Provinciale 173.
The plant serves approximately 7,980 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of receiving waters.
For small agglomerations in non-sensitive areas, secondary treatment is typically required under EU directives. Italian regulations also align with national water protection laws.
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