Overview
PIETRAPAOLA_SAN_GIUSEPPE wastewater treatment plant serves Camigliano, Pietrapaola, in Calabria, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 10,900 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units.
The PIETRAPAOLA_SAN_GIUSEPPE wastewater treatment plant is located in Camigliano, a locality within the municipality of Pietrapaola, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,900 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and European regulations. As a plant serving a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000, it falls under the scope of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment for such agglomerations. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea. The receiving water body is part of the Calabrian coastal basin, an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse marine life and coastal ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this region, which is known for its tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local drainage network, which feeds into the Ionian Sea near the Gulf of Taranto. This coastal area supports diverse aquatic life, including important fish nursery habitats and migratory bird routes. The region's Mediterranean climate and karst geology make groundwater and coastal waters particularly sensitive to nutrient pollution, emphasizing the need for effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Camigliano, a locality within the municipality of Pietrapaola, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 10,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Ionian Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates at least secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian regulations typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, in line with EU standards.
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