Overview
RICADI_S_NICOLO2 is a wastewater treatment plant serving San Nicolò, Ricadi, in Calabria, Italy. It serves a population of 9,000 and is located near the Tyrrhenian coast.
RICADI_S_NICOLO2 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Contrada Torre Ruffa, San Nicolò, within the municipality of Ricadi in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of 9,000, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized appropriately for its service population. The plant is situated within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local streams or directly into the sea, affecting the coastal marine environment. The area is known for its tourism and agriculture, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting bathing waters and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Calabria region, near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. Treated wastewater likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect bathing water quality.
Frequently asked questions
RICADI_S_NICOLO2 is located in Contrada Torre Ruffa, San Nicolò, in the municipality of Ricadi, Vibo Valentia province, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 9,000, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses or directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given its proximity to the coast.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent in coastal areas typically require secondary treatment to protect marine environments.
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