Overview
RENDE_LOC_CODA_DI_VOLPE is a wastewater treatment plant serving 165,000 people in Rende, Calabria, Italy. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
RENDE_LOC_CODA_DI_VOLPE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rende, a town in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, southern Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 165,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the Crati River valley places it within a region characterized by Mediterranean climate and hilly terrain. As a large agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a substantial infrastructure. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with Italian national standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Crati River, which flows into the Gulf of Taranto (Ionian Sea). The Crati River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and ecosystems in Calabria. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the marine environment of the Ionian Sea.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Crati River basin, with the river flowing approximately 90 km to the Ionian Sea near the city of Corigliano-Rossano. The Crati River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Downstream, the Gulf of Taranto is a semi-enclosed marine area that supports fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment at this plant is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in the river and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rende, a town in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, southern Italy. Its address is SP234, Rende, Cosenza, Calabria, 87036.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 165,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Crati River, which flows into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 150,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required for discharges into sensitive areas such as the Ionian Sea. The plant is expected to meet these standards under national regulations.
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