Overview
REGGIO_CALABRIA_PATERRITI is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,500 people in Reggio di Calabria, Calabria, Italy. It discharges 296.95 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Ionian Sea coast.
REGGIO_CALABRIA_PATERRITI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Casale district of Reggio di Calabria, in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,500 residents and operates with a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day, currently discharging 296.95 m³/day of treated effluent. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are generally required to have secondary treatment. Although this plant serves fewer than 2,000 people, it still meets secondary treatment standards, reflecting Italy's commitment to protecting coastal waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ionian Sea, a sensitive marine environment that supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) underscores the need for effective treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect bathing water quality along the Calabrian coastline.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea basin. This coastal area supports important marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The region's steep terrain and seasonal rainfall can lead to rapid runoff, making consistent wastewater treatment crucial for preventing coastal pollution and maintaining water quality for recreational use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Casale district of Reggio di Calabria, in the Calabria region of southern Italy, near the Ionian Sea coast.
The plant serves approximately 1,500 residents in the Reggio di Calabria area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ionian Sea, a coastal marine environment. The discharge volume is about 296.95 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards for coastal discharge.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment. Although this plant serves fewer than 2,000, it still operates with secondary treatment, aligning with Italy's efforts to protect sensitive coastal waters.
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