Overview
Impianto C da Passo Abate is a wastewater treatment plant serving Noto, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of 9,900 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
Impianto C da Passo Abate is a wastewater treatment plant located in Noto, in the province of Siracusa, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of 9,900, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated along the Strada provinciale Noto-Pachino, an area characterized by Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Ionian Sea. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for wastewater treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea. The receiving water body is part of the broader Mediterranean basin, supporting diverse marine life and coastal ecosystems. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its coastal location and the presence of nearby natural reserves, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and rocky reefs, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. The watershed is also important for local agriculture and tourism, emphasizing the need for effective wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada provinciale Noto-Pachino in Noto, province of Siracusa, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 9,900, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Ionian Sea near the southeastern coast of Sicily.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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