Overview
CAMARRO wastewater treatment plant serves Partanna, Sicily, Italy, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 6,758. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CAMARRO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Partanna, in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population equivalent of 6,758 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. The directive mandates secondary treatment for inland freshwater discharges, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Mediterranean Sea, given Sicily's coastal geography. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the surrounding region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Sicily, within 50 km of the coast, and its treated wastewater likely flows into small rivers or streams that drain into the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and natural habitats, requiring effective treatment to protect water quality and marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
CAMARRO is located in Partanna, in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy.
CAMARRO serves a population equivalent of 6,758, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Mediterranean Sea, given Sicily's coastal geography.
As a small agglomeration (under 10,000 PE), CAMARRO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge to inland waters or coastal areas.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required for inland discharges, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas to reduce nutrients and protect water quality.
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