Overview
SCANDALE_S_ANTONIO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Gerocarne, Calabria, Italy. It treats wastewater for 1,300 people with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day.
SCANDALE_S_ANTONIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gerocarne, in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,300 people, reflecting a small agglomeration in a rural inland area of southern Italy. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 2,000 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 257.35 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting downstream ecosystems and maintaining the health of the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the coastal marine environment. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
SCANDALE_S_ANTONIO is located in Gerocarne, in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,300 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain toward the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The designed capacity is 2,000 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 257.35 m³/day.
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