GIOIA TAURO RIZZICONI LOC CIRELLO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, Italy

GIOIA TAURO RIZZICONI LOC CIRELLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of 6,732, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). It is situated near the Ionian coast, within 50 km of the sea. As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the UWWTD requirements for appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect the receiving environment. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest scale consistent with the population served. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ionian Sea, a major basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters of Calabria support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the Ionian Sea.

The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters of Calabria are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can lead to eutrophication, so effective treatment is crucial for preserving water quality and the health of downstream marine ecosystems.