Overview
DRAPIA_S_ANGELO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Brattirò, Drapia, Calabria, Italy. It serves approximately 800 people and discharges treated wastewater near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
DRAPIA_S_ANGELO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Brattirò, a frazione of Drapia in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a small population of around 800 people, reflecting the rural and coastal character of the area. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. Although the plant serves fewer than 2,000 people, it still meets secondary treatment standards, aligning with national requirements for sensitive coastal areas. The designed capacity of 800 cubic meters per day matches the population served, indicating appropriate sizing for the community. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely via a watercourse or directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km). The receiving waters ultimately drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and coastal biodiversity, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and pollutants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea, via local streams or direct outfall. The coastal waters near Brattirò support diverse marine life, including seagrass habitats and fish spawning grounds. Nutrient and pathogen control from secondary treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing water quality along the Calabrian coast.
Frequently asked questions
DRAPIA_S_ANGELO is located in Brattirò, a frazione of Drapia in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 800 people, reflecting the small community of Brattirò and surrounding areas.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely via a watercourse or directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given its coastal proximity.
The plant protects local streams and coastal waters that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea, helping to maintain water quality in the Mediterranean basin.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Although serving fewer than 2,000 people, it provides secondary treatment, which is standard for sensitive coastal areas to protect marine ecosystems.
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