Overview
Sangineto Lido wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 15,295 people in Calabria, Italy. Located near the Tyrrhenian coast, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Sangineto Lido wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Sangineto Lido, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 15,295 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea, within 50 km of the coast, and its operations are critical for protecting the local marine environment. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a facility capable of handling the community's wastewater load. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent standards to safeguard receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange. This coastal environment supports seagrass meadows and diverse marine species, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The facility's compliance with EU directives helps mitigate eutrophication risks and preserve the ecological health of the local marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sangineto Lido, a coastal town in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 15,295 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a coastal water body of the Mediterranean Sea, following compliance with EU effluent standards.
As an Italian facility, 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.
For medium-sized agglomerations (10,000-150,000 population equivalent) discharging to coastal waters, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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