Overview
IMPIANTO C DA MERENDINO SINAGRA CENTRO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Sinagra, Sicily, Italy, serving approximately 4,771 people with a designed capacity of 5,400 m³/day.
IMPIANTO C DA MERENDINO SINAGRA CENTRO is a wastewater treatment facility located in Sinagra, a municipality in the province of Messina, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 4,771 people and has a designed capacity of 5,400 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 944.49 cubic meters per day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment 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 in inland areas, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The facility is located within 10 km of the coast, indicating that treated effluent likely discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea or a coastal water body. This proximity to marine waters underscores the importance of proper treatment to protect coastal ecosystems and bathing waters, which are vital for tourism and local biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Nebrodi Mountains region of Sicily, with treated effluent likely flowing into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local streams or the Fitalia River. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. The discharge of treated wastewater must comply with stringent Italian and EU standards to prevent eutrophication and protect sensitive marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sinagra, a municipality in the province of Messina, Sicily, Italy. Its address is SP146/bis, Pianomonaci, Sinagra, Messina, Sicilia, 98069.
The plant serves approximately 4,771 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, so treated effluent likely discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses, following secondary treatment to meet Italian and EU standards.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by regional authorities in Sicily.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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