Impianto C da Cannarella Wastewater Treatment Plant, Scicli, Sicily

Impianto C da Cannarella is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Scicli, a town in the province of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,010 people and is situated near the coastal area of Donnalucata, within the Mediterranean region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 30,000 cubic meters per day, the plant has significant headroom for future growth. The actual discharge volume is 0.06 million cubic meters per year, indicating a utilization rate well below capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into the Mediterranean Sea via coastal waters. The plant plays a key role in protecting the marine ecosystem and supporting tourism in the area, as Scicli is known for its beaches and natural landscapes.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea near Donnalucata, a popular beach area. The local watershed includes small seasonal streams that flow into the sea, supporting a diverse marine ecosystem. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting water quality for recreational use and marine life.