Francavilla Angitola FRA Giuseppe Wastewater Treatment Plant, Calabria, Italy

Francavilla Angitola FRA Giuseppe is a wastewater treatment plant located in Francavilla Angitola, a town in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 280 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 500 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 55.43 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely incorporates nutrient removal or other tertiary processes, aligning with Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for sensitive areas. The plant is situated within 10 kilometers of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, making its discharge potentially impactful on coastal water quality. The treated effluent likely flows into local streams or directly into the sea, supporting the ecological health of the Calabrian coastline and the broader Mediterranean Sea.

The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a major basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Francavilla Angitola support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting these sensitive ecosystems from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for tourism and fisheries.