Overview
Scalea Lintiscita wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 87,000 people in Scalea, Calabria, Italy. Located within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Scalea Lintiscita wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the town of Scalea in the Calabria region of southern Italy. With a population equivalent of approximately 87,000, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring advanced treatment to protect sensitive coastal waters. As a plant serving over 50,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the community's wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a semi-enclosed basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing water quality along the Calabrian coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which receives drainage from the surrounding coastal watersheds of Calabria. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Nutrient removal is critical to avoid algal blooms and maintain water quality for tourism and fishing.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ajnella, Scalea, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 86,787 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a coastal water body of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 50,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment for sensitive coastal areas.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary biological treatment, and if discharging into sensitive coastal waters, they also include nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) to meet EU standards.
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