Overview
SPEZZANO_SILA_CAMIGLIATELLO_SILANO wastewater treatment plant serves Camigliatello Silano, Calabria, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 13,130 under EU regulatory standards.
SPEZZANO_SILA_CAMIGLIATELLO_SILANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Camigliatello Silano, a frazione of Spezzano della Sila in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 13,130, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classifications. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Ionian Sea via the Crati River basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the water quality of downstream coastal environments.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Crati River basin, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea near the Gulf of Taranto. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species and migratory birds. The area is characterized by mountainous terrain and Mediterranean climate, making water quality management critical for both ecological health and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Camigliatello Silano, a frazione of Spezzano della Sila, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 13,130 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Crati River basin, eventually reaching the Ionian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment may be needed if discharging to sensitive areas.
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