PEDACE_PERITO Wastewater Treatment Plant, San Martino di Finita, Calabria

PEDACE_PERITO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in San Martino di Finita, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,025 residents, operating within the regulatory framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a small agglomeration, it is required to provide appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 598.84 cubic meters, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment. The facility is situated inland, more than 10 kilometers from the coast, reducing direct marine discharge risks. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and coastal areas, supporting both ecological health and compliance with EU standards for sensitive areas.

The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Crati River basin. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and maintaining water quality in the sensitive Mediterranean coastal environment.