Overview
Soriano Calabro Spinna Curcio is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 4,002 people in Soriano Calabro, Calabria, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and discharges 792.25 m³/day.
Soriano Calabro Spinna Curcio is a wastewater treatment plant located in Soriano Calabro, a town in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of 4,002 and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, operating under Italian and European Union regulations. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. It has a designed capacity of 5,000 cubic meters per day and currently discharges approximately 792.25 cubic meters per day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the receiving water bodies and supports the ecological health of the downstream environment, including coastal areas within 50 km of the facility.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows through the Calabrian region and eventually reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The advanced treatment level ensures that nutrient and pollutant loads are minimized, reducing the risk of eutrophication and protecting the sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Soriano Calabro, in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 4,002 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving an agglomeration of 4,002 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for this size. The plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the minimum requirement.
In Italy, plants serving agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 people typically provide at least secondary treatment under the EU directive. Many, like this one, opt for advanced treatment to better protect sensitive receiving waters.
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