Overview
Rossano Amica wastewater treatment plant serves Corigliano-Rossano in Calabria, Italy. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
Rossano Amica is a wastewater treatment plant located in Contrada Casello Martucci, Corigliano-Rossano, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,700 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, Rossano Amica operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for wastewater treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea. The region's coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect the water quality of the Ionian Sea and the surrounding ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows to the Ionian Sea, a key marine environment in southern Italy. The Ionian Sea supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and marine mammals, and is an important area for fishing and tourism. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence coastal water quality, making effective treatment essential for protecting the marine ecosystem and public health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Contrada Casello Martucci, Corigliano-Rossano, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 13,700 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Ionian Sea, a coastal marine environment.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 15,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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