Overview
DIAMANTE_CIRELLA wastewater treatment plant serves Cirella, Diamante, in Calabria, Italy. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 50,000.
The DIAMANTE_CIRELLA wastewater treatment plant is located in Cirella, a frazione of Diamante in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 50,000 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it is expected to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region of Calabria is characterized by mountainous terrain and a Mediterranean climate, with coastal tourism placing seasonal demands on wastewater infrastructure. Proper treatment is essential to protect the marine environment and local water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving waters flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Diamante support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the coast and the potential for nutrient enrichment from wastewater discharges. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects seagrass meadows and other benthic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The DIAMANTE_CIRELLA plant is located in Cirella, a frazione of Diamante, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 50,000 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, DIAMANTE_CIRELLA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, if discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide at least secondary biological treatment. In coastal or sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is often required to protect marine ecosystems.
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