Overview
VIBO VALENTIA PORTOSALVO is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 15,825 people in Bivona, Vibo Valentia, Calabria, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
VIBO VALENTIA PORTOSALVO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bivona, a frazione of Vibo Valentia in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,825, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Tyrrhenian Sea places it in a coastal environment with sensitive marine ecosystems. 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 discharging into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality for tourism and fisheries, which are vital to the local economy.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal zone is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Nutrient loading from wastewater could contribute to eutrophication, so treatment standards are critical for maintaining water quality and protecting tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bivona, a frazione of Vibo Valentia, in the Calabria region of southern Italy.
The plant serves approximately 15,825 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, via a coastal outfall.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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