Overview
VIBO VALENTIA IONADI LOC CERVO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Jonadi, Calabria, Italy, serving about 4,540 people with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
VIBO VALENTIA IONADI LOC CERVO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Jonadi, within the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,540, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and a discharge volume of 898.76 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, indicating that treated effluent likely discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea or a coastal waterway. This proximity to marine waters underscores the importance of advanced treatment to minimize nutrient loading and protect coastal ecosystems. The facility contributes to the environmental management of the region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses in the Calabria region. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Advanced treatment helps reduce eutrophication risks in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jonadi, in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 4,540 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses, given its proximity to the coast.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU standards for sensitive coastal areas.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment, but the plant exceeds this with advanced treatment.
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