Overview
ROCCA IMPERIALE ARENA is a wastewater treatment plant in Rocca Imperiale, Calabria, Italy, serving approximately 7,850 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the Ionian Sea.
ROCCA IMPERIALE ARENA is a wastewater treatment plant serving the town of Rocca Imperiale in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant is designed for a capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day) and serves a population of approximately 7,850, 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 regulatory framework mandates appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Ionian Sea, a major basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Rocca Imperiale support diverse marine life and are part of a region known for its ecological sensitivity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality in this coastal area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, a key part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal zone near Rocca Imperiale features sandy beaches and supports marine ecosystems including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Nutrient inputs from wastewater must be controlled to avoid eutrophication and maintain water quality for tourism and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ROCCA IMPERIALE ARENA is located in Rocca Imperiale, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 7,850 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ionian Sea, a coastal water body of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size discharging into coastal waters.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required, especially for discharges into sensitive coastal areas, to meet EU standards.
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