Overview
Impianto C. da Canalotto S. Barbara is a wastewater treatment plant serving Caccamo, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of 7,000 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
Impianto C. da Canalotto S. Barbara is a wastewater treatment plant located in Caccamo, a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,000 residents, making it a small to medium-sized facility within the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent). The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the surrounding river network. The region's Mediterranean climate and coastal proximity make proper treatment essential to protect both inland water quality and the marine environment. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding local water resources and supporting the ecological health of the area.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the watershed of the Tyrrhenian Sea, with treated effluent likely entering local streams that flow toward the coast. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a Mediterranean ecosystem sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper wastewater treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects coastal water quality, which is vital for tourism and fisheries in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Caccamo, a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, following Italian and EU standards for wastewater treatment.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of 7,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas that may require tertiary treatment.
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