Overview
VIBO VALENTIA PISCOPIO NUOVO is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 19,500 people in Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this
VIBO VALENTIA PISCOPIO NUOVO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vibo Valentia, in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 19,500 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and coastal waters, supporting both ecological health and recreational uses along the Calabrian coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a semi-enclosed basin of the Mediterranean. The downstream environment includes coastal habitats that support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological balance of the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vibo Valentia, in the Calabria region of southern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 19,548 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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