Overview
FIRMO_CERZITELLO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Mandatoriccio, Calabria, Italy, serving 2,500 people with a capacity of 500 m³/day and a discharge volume of 494.91 m³/day.
FIRMO_CERZITELLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mandatoriccio, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 people and is situated along the Strada Statale 106 Jonica, a major coastal road. It operates within the regulatory framework of Italy, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU directive for agglomerations of this size. It has a designed capacity of 500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 494.91 m³/day, indicating near-full utilization. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal, which is important for protecting sensitive receiving waters. The plant is located within 10 km of the Ionian Sea coast, to which its treated effluent likely discharges, either directly or via a small watercourse. The Ionian Sea is a significant marine ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and fisheries. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting coastal water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Ionian Sea coast in Calabria, a region with a Mediterranean climate. Treated wastewater likely discharges into a small stream or directly into the Ionian Sea, which is part of the central Mediterranean basin. The Ionian Sea supports important marine biodiversity, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and protects these sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
FIRMO_CERZITELLO is located on Strada Statale 106 Jonica in Mandatoriccio, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 people.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a nearby watercourse or directly into the Ionian Sea, given its proximity to the coast.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU standards for sensitive areas.
As an Italian plant serving an agglomeration of 2,500 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this requirement, likely due to its coastal location.
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