Overview
The San Demetrio Corone Sant'Agata wastewater treatment plant serves Sartano in Calabria, Italy, with advanced treatment for a population of 575. It has a designed capacity of 700 cubic meters per day and discharges 113.83 cubic meters daily.
The San Demetrio Corone Sant'Agata wastewater treatment plant is located in Sartano, within the municipality of Torano Castello in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. This facility serves a small population of 575 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes to ensure high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 700 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average of 113.83 cubic meters daily, indicating it operates well below its capacity. As an Italian wastewater facility, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The advanced treatment level suggests the plant likely employs nutrient removal or other tertiary processes to meet stringent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Crati River basin. The plant's inland location, more than 10 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural and rural landscapes, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Crati River basin, which flows into the Ionian Sea near the Gulf of Taranto. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and agriculture. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in the Ionian Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sartano, a locality within the municipality of Torano Castello, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 575 residents, making it a small-scale facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Crati River and eventually reaches the Ionian Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which typically includes nutrient removal or tertiary processes to meet strict environmental standards.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent greater than 2,000 are required to have collecting systems and appropriate treatment. Although this plant serves fewer than 2,000 people, Italy applies the directive to all discharges, and the advanced treatment ensures compliance with national and EU standards.
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