GRIMALDI_ORTO_MULINO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Francavilla Marittima, Calabria

GRIMALDI_ORTO_MULINO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Silva district of Francavilla Marittima, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of 3,070 and has a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day, with an actual discharge volume of 607.75 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's advanced treatment level aligns with the directive's standards for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment and supporting the ecological health of the downstream water bodies, including the nearby rivers and marine habitats.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Ionian Sea, a key marine ecosystem in the Mediterranean. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the coastal waters from eutrophication, preserving the ecological balance of the receiving environment.