Overview
Isola di Capo Rizzuto Le Castella wastewater treatment plant serves about 30,000 people in Calabria, Italy. Located near the Ionian Sea coast, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Isola di Capo Rizzuto Le Castella wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone, Calabria, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 30,000 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classifications. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Ionian Sea, a sensitive marine environment that supports diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The coastal location means the plant must meet stringent discharge standards to protect bathing waters and marine ecosystems along the Calabrian coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Isola di Capo Rizzuto are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. The area is also important for tourism and fisheries, requiring high-quality effluent to prevent eutrophication and protect recreational water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Comunale Annunziata in Le Castella, a frazione of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 30,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ionian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal discharge requires compliance with strict standards to protect marine ecosystems and bathing waters.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required. Plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, as per the EU directive.
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