Overview
SANT_EUFEMIA_D_ASPROMONTE_MISTRA is a primary treatment plant serving 2,760 people in Reggio di Calabria, Calabria, Italy. It discharges 546.38 cubic meters of wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 6,000 cubic meters.
SANT_EUFEMIA_D_ASPROMONTE_MISTRA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Reggio di Calabria area of Calabria, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 2,760 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes like sedimentation to remove solids. With a designed capacity of 6,000 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 546.38 cubic meters, it operates well below capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like this are generally required to provide appropriate treatment, though primary treatment may be acceptable for discharges into less sensitive coastal waters. The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, discharging into the Ionian Sea near the Strait of Messina. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important migratory corridor for species such as sea turtles and cetaceans. The plant's operations are subject to Italian regulations implementing EU directives to protect coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ionian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea, near the Strait of Messina. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine ecosystems including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The region is also a key migratory route for marine species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Reggio di Calabria area of Calabria, Italy, near the Ionian Sea coast.
The plant serves approximately 2,760 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ionian Sea, a coastal marine environment near the Strait of Messina.
The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes like sedimentation to remove solids.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like this are required to provide appropriate treatment. Primary treatment may be acceptable for discharges into less sensitive coastal waters, subject to Italian regulatory oversight.
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