Overview
TAVERNA_CAPOLUOGO wastewater treatment plant serves Taverna, Calabria, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 8,043.
TAVERNA_CAPOLUOGO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Taverna, in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,043 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility within the local municipal infrastructure. 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 into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its coastal and mountainous ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local watercourses that drain into the Ionian Sea, a key marine environment in the Mediterranean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects coastal ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
TAVERNA_CAPOLUOGO is located in Taverna, in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 8,043 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into 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 between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to have secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter.
Nearby plants