Overview
FRAZ_MARINELLA_DI_SELINUNTE wastewater treatment plant serves the Castelvetrano area in Sicily, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,318 people and is located near the coast.
FRAZ_MARINELLA_DI_SELINUNTE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Selinunte district of Castelvetrano, in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 10,318, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized for the local population. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate standards are met. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses. The area is part of the Sicilian coastal watershed, supporting marine ecosystems and tourism. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and public health in this historic region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Selinunte area of southwestern Sicily, near the Mediterranean coast. Treated wastewater likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via small streams. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. The region's watershed drains from the Sicilian interior to the sea, and the plant helps prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Selinunte district of Castelvetrano, in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy. Its address is Via Patroclo, Selinunte, Castelvetrano, Trapani, Sicilia, 91022.
The plant serves approximately 10,318 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via local watercourses, as it is within 50 km of the coast.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment. For larger agglomerations, tertiary treatment may be needed in sensitive areas.
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