Overview
Soveria Mannelli Scaglioni is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Francavilla Marittima, Calabria, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of 3,206 with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
Soveria Mannelli Scaglioni is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Francavilla Marittima, within the province of Cosenza in Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,206 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this small community in southern Italy. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 634.67 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population equivalents and receiving water sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Ionian Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km). The surrounding area features a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes, and the plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Ionian Sea, a semi-enclosed basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters in this region support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecological balance in the sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Francavilla Marittima, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,206 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that flow toward the Ionian Sea, less than 10 km from the coast.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, protecting sensitive coastal waters.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on population served and receiving water sensitivity. Advanced treatment is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas like coastal zones.
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