Overview
San Demetrio Corone Mezzana Sepe is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 640 people in Terranova da Sibari, Calabria, Italy. It discharges 126.70 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
San Demetrio Corone Mezzana Sepe is a wastewater treatment plant located in Terranova da Sibari, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 640 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting within the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 800 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 126.70 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population equivalents and receiving water sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, ultimately flowing into the Ionian Sea via the Crati River basin. The plant's location within 10 km of the coast means its discharge can affect coastal water quality, making advanced treatment crucial for protecting marine ecosystems and supporting local tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Crati River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Taranto in the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fishing and tourism. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and pathogen release, protecting the sensitive coastal environment from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Terranova da Sibari, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 640 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Crati River basin and ultimately reaches the Ionian Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like coastal waters.
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