Impianto C da Gioppo, Collesano

Overview

Impianto C da Gioppo is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Collesano, Sicily, serving 4,600 people. It discharges treated effluent near the Tyrrhenian coast, operating under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directiv

Impianto C da Gioppo is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Collesano, a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,600, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near the northern coast of Sicily, within 10 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The designed capacity of 4,600 cubic meters per day aligns with the population served, indicating adequate infrastructure for the community. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader Mediterranean ecosystem. The plant's operation helps protect the coastal waters from untreated sewage, contributing to the ecological health of the region's beaches and marine habitats.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea, via local streams and drainage channels. The coastal waters near Collesano support seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, making them ecologically sensitive. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect marine biodiversity in this touristic area.

Frequently asked questions

Impianto C da Gioppo is located in Collesano, a town in the province of Palermo, on the island of Sicily, Italy. The plant is situated near the northern coast of Sicily, close to the Tyrrhenian Sea.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,600 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The discharge point is within 10 km of the coast.

As an Italian plant, Impianto C da Gioppo operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is required for freshwater discharges.

For small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent) in Italy, secondary treatment is standard. This typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.