IMPIANTO C DA MADDALENAS LUCIA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corleone, Sicily

IMPIANTO C DA MADDALENAS LUCIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Corleone, a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 10,126, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are governed by Italian national regulations and the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a plant serving a medium-sized community, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet EU standards for inland freshwater discharge. The plant's compliance with regulatory requirements ensures environmental protection. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities in the region. Its operation helps prevent pollution in the downstream environment, including the Tyrrhenian Sea.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the southern Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The watershed supports agricultural land and natural habitats, making effective treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect aquatic ecosystems. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall requires robust treatment to handle variable flows and maintain downstream water quality.