Impianto C da Cozzo di Gioia, Sciara

Overview

Impianto C da Cozzo di Gioia is a secondary treatment plant in Sciara, Sicily, serving about 3,300 people. It discharges 654 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.

Impianto C da Cozzo di Gioia is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sciara, a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,300 and has a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 654 m³/day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can influence coastal water quality, making compliance with Italian and EU standards critical for protecting marine ecosystems and recreational waters.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a watershed that flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal area near Sciara supports diverse marine life and is used for recreation and fishing. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive coastal habitats from potential eutrophication.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Sciara, a town in the province of Palermo, on the island of Sicily, Italy. Its address is Via Cimitero, Sciara, Palermo, Sicilia, 90020.

The plant serves approximately 3,300 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately flows to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The discharge volume is about 654 cubic meters per day.

The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size (2,000-10,000 population equivalent).

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law. It must meet secondary treatment standards and comply with discharge limits to protect the Tyrrhenian Sea coastal environment.