Overview
GEROCARNE_BONDANZIA is a primary treatment plant serving 130 people in Gerocarne, Calabria, Italy. It discharges 25.74 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 130 m³/day.
GEROCARNE_BONDANZIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Ciano district of Gerocarne, in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. This small-scale facility serves a population of 130, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the region. The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes such as sedimentation to remove settleable solids. With a designed capacity of 130 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 25.74 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity. Under Italian and EU regulations, small agglomerations like this are subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Mesima River basin. The area is characterized by its Mediterranean climate and proximity to the coast, which influences the ecological sensitivity of the receiving waters. The plant's operation contributes to protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and public health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Mesima River, which empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea near the Gulf of Gioia Tauro. This coastal zone supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. The watershed is influenced by agricultural runoff and seasonal rainfall patterns, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Ciano district of Gerocarne, in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 130, typical of a small rural community in Calabria.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Mesima River, which ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical removal of solids. For small agglomerations in Italy, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates treatment standards for discharges into sensitive areas and coastal waters.
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