Overview
IMPIANTO C DA POVERONE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Mussomeli, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 13,587 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day.
IMPIANTO C DA POVERONE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mussomeli, in the province of Caltanissetta, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 13,587, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure for central Sicily. As a plant serving a medium-sized community, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. Italian wastewater treatment plants are regulated by national authorities and must comply with discharge limits set by the Directive. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Mediterranean Sea. The surrounding watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow through the Salso River basin and eventually reach the Mediterranean Sea near the southern coast of Sicily. The region's watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish and bird species. Maintaining effective treatment is important to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mussomeli, in the province of Caltanissetta, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 13,587 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Salso River basin, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant serving a medium agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and compliance with national discharge standards.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have at least secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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