Overview
Montepaone Montauro Loc Romano is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 3,900 people in Montauro, Calabria, Italy. It discharges treated effluent near the Ionian Sea coast.
Montepaone Montauro Loc Romano is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Montauro, in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,900 residents and operates with a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day, indicating it is sized for the local community's needs. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, with the plant situated within 10 kilometers of the Ionian Sea coast. The effluent likely flows into a nearby watercourse or directly to the sea, affecting the coastal waters of the Ionian Sea, which support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, a major Mediterranean basin known for its rich biodiversity and sensitive coastal ecosystems. The effluent enters a coastal zone that supports seagrass meadows and marine habitats, requiring careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality. The area's steep terrain and Mediterranean climate influence runoff patterns and dilution capacity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Montauro, in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,900 people in the Montauro area.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely reaching the Ionian Sea coast within 10 kilometers.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, secondary treatment is standard for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic load.
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