Overview
PRAIA_A_MARE_LUNGOMARE wastewater treatment plant serves Praia a Mare in Calabria, Italy, with a population equivalent of 38,703. The plant is located near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards
PRAIA_A_MARE_LUNGOMARE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Fumarulo district of Praia a Mare, a coastal town in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 38,703, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Its proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea (within 50 km of the coast) underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine and coastal environments. As an Italian plant, PRAIA_A_MARE_LUNGOMARE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving area is designated as sensitive. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea basin. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination, safeguarding both ecological health and recreational water quality along the Calabrian coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a sub-basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Praia a Mare support seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity, and are used for tourism and fishing. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Fumarulo district of Praia a Mare, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 38,703, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a coastal water body of the Mediterranean Sea, likely through an outfall pipe.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people in coastal areas typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving water is sensitive.
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