Overview
Pizzo Calabro Marinella wastewater treatment plant serves about 23,500 people in Cento Fontane, Italy. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The Pizzo Calabro Marinella wastewater treatment plant is situated in Cento Fontane, a locality in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,489, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Its proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea underscores the importance of effective wastewater management for 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 requires secondary treatment as a minimum for such agglomerations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a facility sized to handle the local wastewater load. Compliance with national and EU standards ensures that treated effluent meets quality criteria before discharge. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which supports diverse marine ecosystems and is a vital resource for tourism and fisheries in Calabria. Proper treatment helps protect coastal waters from nutrient pollution and pathogens, safeguarding both environmental health and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area supports seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity, and is sensitive to nutrient enrichment from wastewater. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for tourism and fishing.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cento Fontane, in the Calabria region of southern Italy, near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
The plant serves approximately 23,489 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea, after undergoing treatment required by EU standards.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates at least secondary treatment for such agglomerations to protect coastal waters.
Italian plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Mediterranean Sea, in line with EU directives.
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