CDA_SANGUIGNO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Baglio Belle Scurati, Sicily

CDA_SANGUIGNO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Baglio Belle Scurati, a locality within Custonaci, Trapani, in the Sicilia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of 5,514, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, though the unit is unspecified. Italian regional authorities oversee compliance with discharge standards. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. The surrounding area is part of the Sicilian coastal watershed, supporting Mediterranean ecosystems and agricultural activities.

The plant is located in the Sicilian coastal watershed, with treated effluent likely draining into small streams or directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The downstream environment includes coastal marine habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The region's Mediterranean climate means water resources are seasonally scarce, making proper treatment and discharge management critical for protecting both freshwater and marine ecosystems.