SCANDALE_SAN_LEONARDO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Scandale, Calabria

SCANDALE_SAN_LEONARDO is a wastewater treatment plant serving the municipality of Scandale in the province of Crotone, Calabria, Italy. The plant is designed to handle a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of approximately 33,490 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian regulations. As an Italian plant, SCANDALE_SAN_LEONARDO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) may subject it to additional requirements for nutrient removal if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Ionian Sea. The surrounding region of Calabria is characterized by a Mediterranean climate and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and marine life in the Ionian Sea.

The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams and rivers that drain into the Ionian Sea, a key marine ecosystem in the Mediterranean. The Ionian Sea supports diverse marine life, including important fish stocks and migratory species. The coastal waters near Scandale are ecologically sensitive, and effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality for both aquatic habitats and recreational uses.