Overview
SINOPOLI_GUARNACCIA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Stignano, Calabria, Italy, serving about 2,510 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, with a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day.
SINOPOLI_GUARNACCIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Stignano, in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,510 and is situated near the Ionian Sea coast, reflecting the region's coastal geography. 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. With a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of about 497 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into a watercourse that flows to the Ionian Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the coastal waters of the Ionian Sea from pollution, supporting marine biodiversity and recreational uses in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Ionian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The Ionian Sea coast in Calabria supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating the risk of eutrophication in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
SINOPOLI_GUARNACCIA is located in Stignano, in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy. The address is SP94, Stignano, Reggio Calabria, Calabria.
The plant serves approximately 2,510 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that flows to the Ionian Sea, as the plant is within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for populations over 2,000 and more advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
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