Overview
RENDE_CASTROLIBERO_LOC_FONTANESI is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Castroregio, Calabria, Italy, serving a small population of 200. It discharges treated effluent near the coast.
RENDE_CASTROLIBERO_LOC_FONTANESI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Castroregio, within the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a small population of 200 people and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. As a coastal facility within 10 km of the sea, the plant's discharge is subject to stringent regulatory oversight to protect marine water quality. The EU directive mandates that discharges from such plants must meet specific standards for biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, and total suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity of 280 m³/day indicates it is sized to handle modest flows, with a current discharge volume of 39.59 m³/day. The treated effluent from this plant ultimately reaches the Ionian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters in this area support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations, making proper treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the local ecosystem. The plant's operation contributes to maintaining the ecological health of the Calabrian coastline.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea, which is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. The coastal zone near Castroregio features sandy beaches and rocky shores that host diverse marine habitats, including seagrass beds that serve as nursery grounds for fish. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollution, safeguarding water quality and supporting the region's tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Castroregio, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a small population of 200 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ionian Sea, as it is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this size, with additional requirements for sensitive areas.
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