Overview
Palermiti Marincola is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Palermiti, Calabria, Italy, serving approximately 3,300 people. It discharges treated effluent into the local environment near the Ionian Sea coast.
Palermiti Marincola is a wastewater treatment plant located in Palermiti, a town in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 3,300, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated near the Ionian Sea coast, within 10 kilometers of the shoreline. 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 is 3,300 cubic meters per day, matching the population served, and the reported discharge volume is 653.28 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader Mediterranean ecosystem. The plant's operation helps protect the coastal waters from untreated sewage, contributing to the environmental health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Ionian Sea, a key part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Palermiti support diverse aquatic life, including fish and marine invertebrates, and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the sensitive marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
Palermiti Marincola is located in Palermiti, a town in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 3,300 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Ionian Sea.
The plant protects local streams and the coastal waters of the Ionian Sea from untreated sewage pollution.
As a small agglomeration in Italy, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
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