Overview
Impianto C da Praioca is a wastewater treatment plant serving Terrasini, Sicily, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,435 residents and discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Impianto C da Praioca is a wastewater treatment plant located in Terrasini, a coastal town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,435 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Its location along the Lungomare Peppino Impastato places it near the Tyrrhenian Sea, a sensitive marine environment. As an Italian plant serving a medium-sized community, Impianto C da Praioca operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent from Impianto C da Praioca ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and diverse fish populations. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in the Gulf of Castellammare, a nearby coastal area known for its ecological and touristic importance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Terrasini support diverse marine life, including Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which are crucial for carbon sequestration and habitat provision. The Gulf of Castellammare, adjacent to the plant, is an important area for fisheries and tourism, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Impianto C da Praioca is located in Terrasini, a coastal town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Its address is Lungomare Peppino Impastato, Terrasini.
The plant serves approximately 10,435 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from Impianto C da Praioca is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, via a coastal outfall.
As an Italian plant, Impianto C da Praioca operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for coastal discharges and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For plants serving approximately 10,000 people in Italy, secondary treatment is standard under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. If the discharge is into a sensitive area, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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