Overview
San Nicola Arcella Olivella wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,920 people in San Nicola Arcella, Calabria, Italy. The plant is located near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards
The San Nicola Arcella Olivella wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the town of San Nicola Arcella in the Calabria region of southern Italy. Located in the province of Cosenza, the plant handles wastewater from a population of about 12,920 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, 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 treated effluent likely discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, either directly or via a local watercourse. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for regional tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive Mediterranean coastal area.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast in Calabria, a region known for its rugged coastline and clear waters. The receiving environment is the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin, which supports diverse marine ecosystems including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Discharges from the plant must meet stringent standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect coastal water quality, which is vital for local tourism and marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Nicola Arcella, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The address is Semaforo, Gioffa, San Nicola Arcella, Cosenza, Calabria, 87029.
The plant serves approximately 12,920 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Tyrrhenian Sea, either directly or via a local stream. As a coastal plant, it must meet strict standards to protect marine water quality.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people in coastal areas typically require secondary treatment. Some may also have tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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