Overview
Francavilla Marittima Contrada Vigne is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Francavilla Marittima, Calabria, Italy. It serves a population of 4,235 and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
The Francavilla Marittima Contrada Vigne wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Francavilla Marittima, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,235 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and a reported discharge volume of 838.38 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating effective management of local wastewater flows. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) underscores the importance of advanced treatment in protecting coastal water quality and marine ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage basin that flows toward the Ionian Sea, a key marine environment in southern Italy. The Ionian Sea supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for fisheries and tourism. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, reducing the risk of eutrophication and safeguarding coastal habitats along the Calabrian coastline.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Silva, Francavilla Marittima, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,235 residents.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed that drains into the Ionian Sea. Advanced treatment helps protect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's advanced treatment aligns with best practices for coastal sensitive areas.
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