Overview
MAMMOLA_GIOIA is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,400 people in Rende, Calabria, Italy. It discharges 475.12 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
MAMMOLA_GIOIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Quattromiglia area of Rende, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,400 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day indicates the plant is operating well below its maximum potential, with an actual discharge volume of 475.12 m³/day. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that 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 several fish species. The plant's location more than 10 km from the coast reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Crati River, which flows through the Crati Valley and empties into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. The Crati River basin supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for native fish species such as the Italian barbel and the Calabrian trout. The region's Mediterranean climate with wet winters and dry summers influences seasonal flow variations, making consistent treatment important for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Quattromiglia area of Rende, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,400 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Crati River, which ultimately reaches the Ionian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³ per day, but its actual discharge volume is 475.12 m³ per day, indicating significant spare capacity.
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