Overview
Impianto C da S Anna is a wastewater treatment plant serving Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of 36,600 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
Impianto C da S Anna is a wastewater treatment plant located in Villaseta, a suburb of Agrigento on the island of Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of 36,600, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated near the southern coast of Sicily, within 50 km of the Mediterranean Sea. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum for such agglomerations. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a scale appropriate for its population. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Mediterranean Sea, specifically the Strait of Sicily. The proximity to the coast means the plant's discharge can affect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for tourism and fisheries in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the drainage basin of the southern Sicilian coast, with treated effluent likely flowing into the Mediterranean Sea via local streams or direct marine outfall. The Strait of Sicily is a key marine corridor supporting diverse fish populations and migratory species. The plant's discharge must meet EU standards to protect coastal water quality, which is vital for tourism, fishing, and the ecological health of the Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions
Impianto C da S Anna is located in Villaseta, a suburb of Agrigento, on the island of Sicily, Italy. The address is Via Vulcano, Villaseta, Agrigento, Sicilia, 92100.
The plant serves a population of 36,600, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local waterways or directly into the Mediterranean Sea, given its proximity to the southern Sicilian coast.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people require secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required.
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