Overview
Isola di Capo Rizzuto Mazzotta wastewater treatment plant serves 25,000 people in Calabria, Italy. It is located near the Ionian Sea coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Isola di Capo Rizzuto Mazzotta wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone, Calabria, southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 25,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Italian facility, the plant 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 discharges into the Ionian Sea, a key marine environment in the Mediterranean. The local watershed includes small coastal streams that drain the Calabrian hinterland. The Ionian Sea supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing ground. Proper treatment helps protect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which receives runoff from the Calabrian coast. The local watershed includes ephemeral streams that flow from the Sila and Serre mountains. The Ionian Sea supports diverse marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Stumio, Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 25,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ionian Sea, a coastal marine environment. As a coastal discharge, it must meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of 10,000-150,000 population equivalent discharging into coastal waters.
For Italian plants of this scale discharging to coastal waters, secondary treatment is standard. Some plants may also include nutrient removal if the receiving water is sensitive to eutrophication.
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