Overview
LONGOBUCCO_SAN_MARTINO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Praia a Mare, Calabria, Italy. It treats wastewater from a small population of 183 and discharges treated effluent near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
LONGOBUCCO_SAN_MARTINO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Fumarulo area of Praia a Mare, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 183 people and is situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, within 10 km of the shoreline. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for wastewater collection and treatment. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment typically required for agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent. Its designed capacity is 250 cubic meters per day, and it currently discharges an average of 36.23 cubic meters per day of treated wastewater. The advanced treatment process likely includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the coastal ecosystem and bathing water quality along the Calabrian coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage network, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Praia a Mare. This coastal stretch is part of the southern Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin supporting seagrass meadows, fish nurseries, and migratory species. The advanced treatment level reduces the risk of eutrophication and protects the ecological health of the nearshore marine environment, which is also valued for recreation and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Fumarulo area of Praia a Mare, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy, near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
The plant serves a small population of 183 people, typical of a small agglomeration in a coastal area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent before discharge.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires appropriate treatment. Advanced treatment, as provided here, goes beyond the minimum and is often used to protect sensitive coastal waters.
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