Overview
CDA Torre dell'Uscere is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 10,032 and is located near the coast.
CDA Torre dell'Uscere is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Vito Lo Capo, a coastal town in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 10,032, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian regulations. Its designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a facility sized for the local community. As an Italian plant, CDA Torre dell'Uscere operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, such as coastal zones. Given its proximity to the coast, the plant likely adheres to additional nutrient removal standards to protect marine waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fishing. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in the Mediterranean Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its tourism and fishing industries, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
CDA Torre dell'Uscere is located in San Vito Lo Capo, a coastal town in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 10,032 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment. If discharging into sensitive coastal areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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