SCALA_COELI_SAN_MORELLO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Scala Coeli, Calabria

SCALA_COELI_SAN_MORELLO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Scala Coeli, a small town in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of 485 and has a designed capacity of 400 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 96.01 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like this, the directive requires appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas. The plant is situated within 10 kilometers of the coast, indicating that treated effluent likely discharges into a water body that flows to the Ionian Sea. This coastal proximity necessitates careful management to protect marine ecosystems and bathing waters in the region.

The plant discharges into a water body that ultimately drains to the Ionian Sea, a key marine environment in southern Italy. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Coastal discharge requires advanced treatment to minimize nutrient loading and protect sensitive marine habitats.