TIRIOLO_SAN_GIOVANNI Wastewater Treatment Plant, San Calogero, Calabria

TIRIOLO_SAN_GIOVANNI is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in San Calogero, in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 65 people and is situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 100 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 12.87 cubic meters per day, it operates well within its capacity. As an Italian facility, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations discharging into coastal waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal environment, ultimately reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the marine ecosystem and supports the ecological health of the Calabrian coast, which is known for its biodiversity and tourism value.

The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a major Mediterranean basin. The coastal waters of Calabria support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.