Overview
Squillace Madonna del Ponte is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 1,000 people in Squillace, Calabria, Italy. It discharges treated wastewater near the Ionian Sea coast.
Squillace Madonna del Ponte is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Borgo Tirone, Squillace, in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,000 residents, reflecting its role in a smaller coastal community. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population equivalents and receiving water sensitivity. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, going beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU directive for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 1,000 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of about 198 cubic meters per day, it operates well within its capacity. The facility is situated within 10 kilometers of the coast, indicating that treated effluent likely discharges into a water body that flows to the Ionian Sea. The receiving water body ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters in this area support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the marine environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants, contributing to the ecological health of the Ionian coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a water body that flows to the Ionian Sea, a key part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Squillace support diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Borgo Tirone, Squillace, in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 1,000 residents in the Squillace area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows to the Ionian Sea, given its proximity to the coast.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it is subject to national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment.
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