Overview
Impianto C Da Morana is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Villaggio Gulfi, Sicily, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,000 residents with a designed capacity of 7,000 cubic meters per day.
Impianto C Da Morana is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Villaggio Gulfi, a frazione of Chiaramonte Gulfi in the province of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,000 people and has a designed capacity of 7,000 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates at full capacity. It provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. As a secondary treatment plant, Impianto C Da Morana employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids in the wastewater. The plant's discharge volume is reported as 0.02 million cubic meters per year, reflecting its scale. The facility is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, which reduces direct marine discharge risks. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Mediterranean Sea. The region's watershed supports agricultural activities and natural habitats. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal ecosystems of southern Sicily.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow towards the Mediterranean Sea, specifically the Ionian Sea coast near Ragusa. The watershed is part of a semi-arid region where water resources are critical for agriculture and biodiversity. The receiving water bodies support aquatic life and are important for maintaining ecological balance in the area. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Impianto C Da Morana is located in Villaggio Gulfi, a frazione of Chiaramonte Gulfi, in the province of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy. The address is SP6, Morana, Villaggio Gulfi, 97012.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow towards the Ionian Sea. By treating wastewater, the plant helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal waters from pollution.
As an Italian plant serving 7,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent in inland areas.
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