Overview
IMPIANTO C DA BARRATINA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Termini Imerese, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 13,982 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day.
IMPIANTO C DA BARRATINA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Termini Imerese, in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,982, 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 discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The surrounding area is characterized by Mediterranean climate and coastal geography, with the plant located within 50 km of the coast. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader marine ecosystem of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local waterways. The Tyrrhenian Sea is a semi-enclosed basin that supports diverse marine life, including important fisheries and migratory species. The coastal zone near Termini Imerese is ecologically sensitive, with seagrass meadows and rocky reefs that provide habitat for fish and invertebrates. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
IMPIANTO C DA BARRATINA is located in Termini Imerese, in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 13,982, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into 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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are typically required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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