Overview
Marina di Gioiosa Ionica Sant'Anna wastewater treatment plant serves Drosi, Calabria, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It supports local sanitation and environmental protection.
The Marina di Gioiosa Ionica Sant'Anna wastewater treatment plant is located in Drosi, a locality in the municipality of Rizziconi, within the Reggio Calabria province of Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,890 people, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this community. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. For a plant serving nearly 10,000 people, this regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, contributing to the protection of water resources in the Calabria region. The area drains toward the Ionian Sea, supporting coastal ecosystems and recreational waters. Proper treatment helps safeguard downstream aquatic life and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that ultimately flows to the Ionian Sea, a key marine environment in southern Italy. The region supports diverse coastal and marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality for ecological balance and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Drosi, a locality in the municipality of Rizziconi, Reggio Calabria province, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 9,890 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains toward the Ionian Sea, supporting coastal ecosystems.
As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary treatment as required by the EU UWWTD, with possible nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
Nearby plants