Overview
Impianto C.da Curiale C.da Cacici is a secondary treatment plant serving Comitini, Sicily, Italy. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, supporting environmental protection in the region.
Impianto C.da Curiale C.da Cacici is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Comitini, a town in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,547 residents and operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day and currently treats a daily volume of about 306 cubic meters, indicating ample reserve capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, it employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standards set by Italian regulations for inland discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Platani River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Platani River and the downstream coastal environment, supporting aquatic life and preventing eutrophication in the sensitive Mediterranean ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Platani River basin, which flows through the Sicilian interior before reaching the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Agrigento. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating the risk of algal blooms and preserving water quality in the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Comitini, a town in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. Its address is Strada statale della Valle del Platani, Comitini, Agrigento, Sicilia, 92020.
The plant serves approximately 1,547 residents of Comitini and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Platani River basin and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, in compliance with EU standards for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. For smaller communities like Comitini, appropriate treatment is required to protect receiving waters.
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