Overview
CDA VALLENUCCIO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Alcamo, Sicily, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 42,128.
CDA VALLENUCCIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Alcamo, in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 42,128, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italy's regulatory framework mandates compliance with discharge standards to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Mediterranean coastal ecosystem. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Tyrrhenian Sea, within 50 km of the coast. Treated wastewater likely discharges into a local stream or river that flows into the Gulf of Castellammare, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations, making nutrient and pathogen control critical for ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
CDA VALLENUCCIO is located in Alcamo, in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 42,128, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given its proximity to the coast.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and compliance with discharge standards.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas, which may require tertiary treatment.
Nearby plants