Overview
CDA_CRETA_FORNAZZO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Trapani, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 109,112 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
CDA_CRETA_FORNAZZO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Trapani, on the island of Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 109,112, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). Its location near the coast places it in a sensitive area where advanced treatment may be required to protect marine waters. As a large agglomeration in Italy, the plant is expected to comply with the EU UWWTD, which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas such as coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is reported as 1. Italian wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national legislation implementing EU directives, with oversight by regional environmental agencies. The plant discharges into the surrounding watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Trapani support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the Mediterranean Sea.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the watershed of the Mediterranean Sea, near the coast of Sicily. The receiving water body is likely a coastal marine environment, which is ecologically sensitive due to its role in supporting diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. The Mediterranean Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient enrichment from wastewater discharges. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
CDA_CRETA_FORNAZZO is located in Trapani, on the island of Sicily, Italy. The address is Strada Provinciale 21 Trapani - Ragattisi - Marsala, Xitta, Trapani, Sicilia, 91100.
The plant serves a population of approximately 109,112, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Mediterranean Sea. As a coastal plant, it likely requires advanced treatment to protect marine waters.
As an Italian plant serving over 100,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, for sensitive coastal areas, tertiary treatment. National regulations enforced by regional agencies ensure compliance.
For large agglomerations (>100,000 PE) in Italy, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment as a minimum. If the discharge is into a sensitive area like coastal waters, tertiary treatment (nutrient removal) is typically required to prevent eutrophication.
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