Overview
IMPIANTO C DA CAVALLO BIANCO is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy. It served a population of 7,200 and had a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit.
IMPIANTO C DA CAVALLO BIANCO is a former wastewater treatment plant located in Lampedusa, part of the Pelagie Islands in Sicily, Italy. The plant served the local population of approximately 7,200 residents on the island. As a closed facility, it is no longer operational, but its infrastructure remains part of the island's wastewater history. Under Italian and EU regulations, wastewater treatment for agglomerations of this size typically requires secondary treatment as per the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, reflecting Lampedusa's island geography. The treated effluent would have discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, which surrounds the island. The marine environment in this area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and serving as a migratory corridor for species such as loggerhead sea turtles and seabirds.
Environmental context
Lampedusa is situated in the Mediterranean Sea, and any discharge from the plant would have entered the marine waters directly. The surrounding waters are part of the Mediterranean basin, known for high biodiversity and sensitivity to nutrient pollution. The area supports important habitats for seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) and is a key stopover for migratory birds. The closure of the plant reduces local nutrient loading, but historical impacts may persist.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lampedusa, a municipality in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. Its address is Porta d'Europa, Via Cala Francese, Lampedusa.
The plant served a population of approximately 7,200 people, which corresponds to a small agglomeration under EU classification.
It may have been decommissioned due to age, capacity issues, or replaced by newer infrastructure.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of 7,200 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment.
Lampedusa is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, a sensitive marine ecosystem. The plant's discharge would have affected coastal waters, which host seagrass meadows and diverse marine life. Its closure reduces local pollution pressure.
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