Overview
IMPIANTO C DA BONCODDO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Spadafora, Sicily, Italy. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,300.
IMPIANTO C DA BONCODDO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fondaconuovo, Spadafora, in the province of Messina, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,300 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for smaller agglomerations. The directive mandates appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, indicating potential discharge into the Tyrrhenian Sea or a coastal river. Its location in the Messina area means it likely contributes to the protection of the local marine environment, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast in northeastern Sicily. Treated wastewater likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters in this area support diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and are important for local fishing and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fondaconuovo, Spadafora, in the province of Messina, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,300 people.
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 fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required, though more advanced treatment may be needed if the discharge is into sensitive areas such as coastal waters.
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