Overview
GEROCARNE_FAGO is a primary treatment plant in Sorianello, Calabria, Italy, serving 80 people. It discharges 15.84 cubic meters of treated wastewater, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
GEROCARNE_FAGO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sorianello, within the province of Vibo Valentia in Calabria, Italy. The facility serves a small population of 80 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and operates under Italian regulations that transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes like sedimentation to remove settleable solids. For a small agglomeration of this size, primary treatment is a common initial step, though the EU directive typically requires secondary treatment for populations above 2,000. And it discharges 15.84 cubic meters of treated wastewater, indicating it operates well below capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain towards the Ionian Sea, likely via the Mesima River or smaller streams in the Serre Calabre region. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Calabrian watershed, which is ecologically sensitive due to its biodiversity and proximity to the Mediterranean Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow through the Serre Calabre region, eventually reaching the Ionian Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is part of a Mediterranean ecosystem that is sensitive to nutrient loading and pollution. The area's steep terrain and seasonal rainfall patterns can influence runoff and water quality, making effective treatment important for protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
GEROCARNE_FAGO is located on Strada statale 182 delle Serre Calabre in Sorianello, in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 80 people, typical of a small rural community in the Calabria region.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain towards the Ionian Sea, likely via the Mesima River or smaller streams in the Serre Calabre area.
GEROCARNE_FAGO provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes such as sedimentation to remove solids. For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, primary treatment is common in Italy, though the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive encourages secondary treatment for larger settlements.
The plant operates under Italian regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For plants serving fewer than 2,000 people, the directive allows for appropriate treatment based on local conditions, and primary treatment is often accepted for such small communities.
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