Overview
Impianto C/da Minnelli Chimera is a wastewater treatment plant serving Mazzarino, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 13,847 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
Impianto C/da Minnelli Chimera is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mazzarino, in the province of Caltanissetta, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 13,847, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. 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. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding area is characterized by hilly terrain and a Mediterranean climate, with agriculture being a significant land use. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in Sicily, over 50 km from the coast. Its treated effluent likely flows into local streams that feed into the Salso River or other tributaries of the Mediterranean Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and local biodiversity. Protecting water quality here helps maintain the ecological health of downstream coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mazzarino, in the province of Caltanissetta, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 13,847 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to have secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas which may require tertiary treatment.
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