Overview
REGGIO CALABRIA RAVAGNESE wastewater treatment plant serves Reggio di Calabria, Italy, with a population equivalent of 120,000. Located in Calabria, it discharges into the Ionian Sea.
The REGGIO CALABRIA RAVAGNESE wastewater treatment plant is located in the San Gregorio district of Reggio di Calabria, in the Calabria region of southern Italy. It serves a population of approximately 120,000, making it a large agglomeration under EU classification. As an Italian plant serving over 100,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and likely tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Ionian Sea, a major basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Reggio di Calabria support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the marine environment from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, part of the central Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters off Reggio di Calabria are ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and diverse fish populations. The area is also a migratory corridor for marine species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing water quality along the Calabrian coast.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the San Gregorio district of Reggio di Calabria, in the Calabria region of southern Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 120,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ionian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea, likely through an outfall pipe.
As an Italian plant serving over 100,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving more than 10,000 people in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment. For coastal discharges, secondary treatment is the minimum standard.
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