Overview
Soverato Corvo wastewater treatment plant serves Satriano, Calabria, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 33,585. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Soverato Corvo is a wastewater treatment plant located in Satriano, within the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy. The facility serves a population equivalent of 33,585, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, Soverato Corvo operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italy implements this directive through national legislation, with regional environmental agencies overseeing compliance. The plant's location in Calabria, a region with significant coastal and mountainous terrain, influences its operational context. The treated effluent from Soverato Corvo likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows toward the Ionian Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the Ionian Sea basin. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Ionian Sea basin, with treated effluent likely entering a local stream or river that drains into the Ionian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine and freshwater ecosystems, including important nursery habitats for fish and migratory bird corridors. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological balance of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
Soverato Corvo is located in Satriano, in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy. The full address is Cecinia Residence, Satriano, Catanzaro, Calabria, 88068.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 33,585, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows toward the Ionian Sea, likely via a river or stream in the Calabrian coastal area.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian national and regional authorities enforce compliance.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be needed to reduce nutrients.
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