Overview
SIDERNO_CONSORTILE_LOCRI_SIDERNO_ANTONIMINA_GERACE_ is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 37,875 people in San Giovanni di Gerace, Calabria, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SIDERNO_CONSORTILE_LOCRI_SIDERNO_ANTONIMINA_GERACE_ is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Giovanni di Gerace, in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 37,875, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, indicating its discharge likely reaches the Ionian Sea via local watercourses. Its operations contribute to protecting the marine environment and supporting local water quality in the Calabria region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Ionian Sea coastal basin of Calabria, with treated effluent likely discharging into streams that flow into the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in San Giovanni di Gerace, in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 37,875 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Ionian Sea, given its proximity to the coast.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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