Overview
PAOLA_PANTANO wastewater treatment plant serves San Giovanni in Fiore, Calabria, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 35,217 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day).
PAOLA_PANTANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Giovanni in Fiore, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 35,217, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian regulations. It is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into the local watershed. As an Italian plant serving a population over 10,000, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations of this size, the directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas. It likely represents thousands of cubic meters per day. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via rivers such as the Neto or Crati. The surrounding area is characterized by mountainous terrain and a Mediterranean climate. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows through the Calabrian region and eventually reaches the Ionian Sea. The receiving water bodies are part of the Neto or Crati river basins, both of which support diverse aquatic ecosystems. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its mountainous terrain and Mediterranean climate, and the plant's operations help protect downstream water quality for both human use and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
PAOLA_PANTANO is located in San Giovanni in Fiore, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 35,217, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into rivers such as the Neto or Crati, eventually reaching the Ionian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and appropriate measures for sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, in line with the EU directive.
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