Overview
IMPIANTO C DA ARDIZZONE is a wastewater treatment plant in Motta Sant'Anastasia, Sicily, Italy, serving about 8,600 people. It operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.
IMPIANTO C DA ARDIZZONE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Motta Sant'Anastasia, a town in the province of Catania, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,600, placing it in the category of small agglomerations under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into inland waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest scale appropriate for the served population. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Simeto River basin. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a region with significant agricultural and ecological value. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters the Simeto River basin, which flows into the Ionian Sea near Catania. This coastal area supports marine biodiversity and is important for local fisheries. The watershed also includes agricultural lands, making nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 71, Strada Provinciale 13, Motta Sant'Anastasia, in the province of Catania, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 8,600 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, likely the Simeto River basin, which flows into the Ionian Sea.
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 discharging into inland waters.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under EU directives, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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