Overview
IMPIANTO C DA PONTE BONAVIA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Racalmuto, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of 33,000 and operates under EU regulations.
IMPIANTO C DA PONTE BONAVIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Racalmuto, in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of 33,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the community's wastewater needs. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Sicilian hydrological network. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local watercourses that drain into the Mediterranean Sea near the southern coast of Sicily. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is ecologically sensitive. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the health of the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Racalmuto, in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 33,000 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain into the Mediterranean Sea.
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 over 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, and in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be needed.
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