Overview
RENDE_MONTALTO_UFFUGO_LOC_TAVERNA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Saracena, Calabria, Italy. It serves a population of 9,590 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units.
RENDE_MONTALTO_UFFUGO_LOC_TAVERNA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saracena, within the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,590 residents, placing it in the category of a small to medium agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume units, indicating its scale relative to the population served. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via rivers such as the Crati or Sinni. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect the marine environment and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Calabria, more than 50 km from the coast. Its treated effluent likely flows into the Crati River basin or nearby streams, eventually reaching the Ionian Sea. The Ionian Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and important nursery habitats for fish. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect biodiversity in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saracena, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria region, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 9,590 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, likely flowing into rivers such as the Crati or Sinni, which drain into the Ionian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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