Overview
Impianto C Da Baglio is a wastewater treatment plant serving Cerda, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of 5,855 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
Impianto C Da Baglio is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cerda, a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,855, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a small-scale plant in Italy, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Imera Settentrionale river basin. The region's Mediterranean climate and coastal proximity mean that treated effluent quality is important for protecting both inland watercourses and the marine environment. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores the need for effective treatment to safeguard coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Imera Settentrionale basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea near the Gulf of Termini Imerese. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The Mediterranean climate results in seasonal variations in water flow, making consistent treatment essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Impianto C Da Baglio is located in Cerda, a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The full address is Via Giuseppe Mazzini, Cerda, Palermo, Sicilia, 90052.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,855 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Imera Settentrionale river and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian 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 (under 10,000 population equivalent) in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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