SOVERIA SIMERI SAN NICOLA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Calabria, Italy

SOVERIA SIMERI SAN NICOLA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Soveria Simeri, a town in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,138 people and is situated in a coastal region of southern Italy. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 2,000 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 225.28 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As an Italian plant, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment near the Ionian Sea coast. The plant's location within 10 km of the coast means its discharge can affect coastal water quality. The surrounding region includes the Simeri River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Squillace, supporting local marine ecosystems.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Simeri River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Squillace in the Ionian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive coastal environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.