Overview
SIMERI_CRICHI_MARE wastewater treatment plant serves Simeri Mare, Calabria, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 9,191. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SIMERI_CRICHI_MARE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Roccani, Simeri Mare, within the municipality of Simeri Crichi, in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,191 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, SIMERI_CRICHI_MARE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. For plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents, secondary treatment is the standard, with more stringent requirements if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows toward the Ionian Sea, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Calabrian coastal ecosystem, which is important for regional biodiversity and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Ionian coast of Calabria, within 50 km of the sea. Its treated effluent likely drains into a local stream or river that flows into the Gulf of Taranto or the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a habitat for fish and migratory birds. The region's watershed is characterized by Mediterranean climate and seasonal rainfall patterns.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Roccani, Simeri Mare, in the municipality of Simeri Crichi, province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 9,191 people.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows toward the Ionian Sea, given the plant's coastal proximity.
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 UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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