Overview
PLATANIA_MANCA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 1,784 people in Mercuri Tedesco, Platania, Calabria, Italy. It discharges 353.17 m³/day of treated effluent into the local watershed.
PLATANIA_MANCA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the locality of Mercuri Tedesco, within the municipality of Platania, in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,784 residents, reflecting a small-scale agglomeration typical of inland communities in this mountainous region. The plant is designed with a capacity of 2,000 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 353.17 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant operates under Italy's national implementation of EU regulations, which mandate advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive catchments. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Amato River or nearby coastal streams. This discharge supports the ecological health of the receiving water bodies, which are part of the Calabrian Apennines watershed. The advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient loading, protecting downstream aquatic habitats and the marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small watercourse that flows through the Calabrian Apennines, eventually reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient pollution, safeguarding the ecological balance of the downstream river and coastal waters from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
PLATANIA_MANCA is located in the locality of Mercuri Tedesco, within the municipality of Platania, in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,784 people, making it a small-scale agglomeration in the Calabria region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows through the Calabrian Apennines and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
PLATANIA_MANCA provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in compliance with EU standards for sensitive areas.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on receiving water sensitivity. The advanced treatment level suggests it discharges into a sensitive area.
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