Overview
SCANDALE_CONDOLEO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Scandale, Calabria, Italy, serving 800 people. It discharges 158.37 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
SCANDALE_CONDOLEO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Scandale, a town in the province of Crotone, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 800 and is situated near the Ionian Sea coast, reflecting the region's coastal geography. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 1,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 158.37 m³/day, it operates well below its capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for inland discharges, though coastal areas may require additional treatment depending on sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ionian Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast means its discharge can affect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect the Ionian Sea's biodiversity, including fish populations and seagrass meadows that are vital for the region's ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows to the Ionian Sea, a key marine basin in the Mediterranean. The Ionian Sea supports diverse marine life, including fish, mollusks, and sea turtles. Coastal waters near Scandale are used for fishing and recreation, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
SCANDALE_CONDOLEO is located in Scandale, in the province of Crotone, Calabria, Italy. It is situated near the Ionian Sea coast.
The plant serves approximately 800 people, making it a small-scale facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Ionian Sea. Its coastal location means the discharge directly affects marine water quality.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that reduces organic matter and suspended solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, secondary treatment is standard for inland discharges, while coastal areas may require additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive.
As an Italian plant, SCANDALE_CONDOLEO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets minimum treatment standards based on population size and discharge location. For a plant serving 800 people, secondary treatment is typically required. Italy implements the directive through national legislation, and plants are subject to monitoring and permitting by regional authorities.
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