SCIGLIANO_BRUNISI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Scigliano, Calabria, Italy

SCIGLIANO_BRUNISI is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Scigliano, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a small population of around 900 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and operates within the regulatory framework of Italian and European water legislation. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 350 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 178.17 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth. As an advanced treatment plant, it meets the stringent requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Savuto River or other nearby streams. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the downstream marine environment, supporting aquatic life and preventing eutrophication in the coastal zone.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Savuto River basin, which empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea along the Calabrian coast. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and macroinvertebrate communities. The advanced treatment level helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting the coastal marine environment from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for recreational and ecological uses.