Overview
FIUMEFREDDO BRUZIO SANTA RITA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Santa Serra, Calabria, Italy. It serves a population of 16,614 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
FIUMEFREDDO BRUZIO SANTA RITA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Serra, a locality in the municipality of Longobardi, province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,614, placing it in the medium agglomeration category 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 discharging into coastal or transitional waters. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets effluent standards to protect the receiving environment. The plant is situated within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. Treated wastewater likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, supporting the coastal ecosystem. The region's Mediterranean climate and coastal location make proper treatment essential for protecting marine water quality and tourism-dependent local economies.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea coastal basin, with treated effluent likely discharging into small streams or directly into the sea. The Tyrrhenian Sea supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and important fisheries. The Calabrian coast is ecologically sensitive due to its biodiversity and tourism value, requiring effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Santa Serra, a locality in the municipality of Longobardi, province of Cosenza, in the Calabria region of southern Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 16,614 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea, likely via small streams or direct coastal outfall.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people discharging into coastal waters.
For agglomerations of this size in coastal areas, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, with possible additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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