Overview
MONASTERACE_CAMPO_MARZO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 360 people in Terranova Sappo Minulio, Calabria, Italy. It discharges 71.27 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
MONASTERACE_CAMPO_MARZO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Terranova Sappo Minulio, a town in the Reggio Calabria province of Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 360 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 500 m³/day and currently discharges an average of 71.27 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a secondary treatment facility, it removes organic matter and suspended solids but does not include advanced nutrient removal. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge may affect nearby marine waters. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Ionian Sea. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's operation is subject to Italian regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment to protect sensitive coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows to the Ionian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Terranova Sappo Minulio support seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity, making them ecologically sensitive. The Ionian Sea is an important migratory corridor for marine species and sustains local fishing communities. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Terranova Sappo Minulio, a town in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy. Its address is SP1dir, Terranova Sappo Minulio, 89010.
The plant serves a population of 360 people, making it a small-scale facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Ionian Sea. It is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids. This meets the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under Italian regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For a population of 360, secondary treatment is appropriate, and the plant's coastal location may require additional considerations to protect marine waters.
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