Overview
LUZZI_ISCHIA_SUL_CRATI wastewater treatment plant serves Destro, Calabria, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 9,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
The LUZZI_ISCHIA_SUL_CRATI wastewater treatment plant is located in Destro, a locality within the municipality of Longobucco in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 9,000 people, placing it in the category of a small-to-medium agglomeration under Italian and European regulatory frameworks. As a plant operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), it is subject to requirements for secondary treatment as a minimum standard for agglomerations of this size. Typical capacities for such plants are expressed in cubic meters per day or population equivalent. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Crati River basin. The Crati River is the largest river in Calabria and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as trout and eel. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and coastal ecosystems along the Gulf of Taranto.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Crati River basin, which flows into the Ionian Sea near the city of Corigliano-Rossano. The Crati River is a significant watercourse in Calabria, supporting a variety of freshwater species and providing irrigation for agriculture. The coastal zone of the Ionian Sea in this region features sandy beaches and seagrass meadows, which are sensitive to nutrient inputs from wastewater. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Destro, a locality in the municipality of Longobucco, province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. Its address is Strada statale 177 dir di Longobucco.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 9,000 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which is part of the Crati River basin. The Crati River flows into the Ionian Sea, so the discharge ultimately reaches the sea.
The plant helps protect the Crati River and its tributaries by treating wastewater before discharge. The Crati River is the largest river in Calabria and supports aquatic life and agricultural use.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of 9,000 population equivalent. Italy implements this directive through national legislation, and the plant must comply with discharge standards to protect the receiving water body.
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