Overview
IMPIANTO C DA MULINELLO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Mirabella Imbaccari, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 6,860 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
IMPIANTO C DA MULINELLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mirabella Imbaccari, a town in the province of Catania, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 6,860, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent to meet regulatory standards. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest facility. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems. Its inland location reduces direct marine impact, but proper treatment is essential to safeguard the receiving water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the watershed, which is used for irrigation and supports local agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
IMPIANTO C DA MULINELLO is located at Via Palmiro Togliatti, Mirabella Imbaccari, in the province of Catania, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,860 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations based on population and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required to meet EU standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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