Overview
Impianto C.da S. Antonio Cannetazzo serves Misilmeri, Sicily, treating wastewater for 18,500 residents. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Impianto C.da S. Antonio Cannetazzo is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Misilmeri, a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The facility serves a population of 18,500, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated inland but within 50 km of the coast, reflecting the Mediterranean coastal setting of the region. As an Italian plant, it operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating the plant's scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards for inland and coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses. Sicily's water resources are ecologically sensitive due to the island's semi-arid climate and the importance of coastal zones for tourism and biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the region's environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. Coastal waters near Palermo are used for recreation and fisheries, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Misilmeri, in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Its address is Via Vittime del Lavoro, Misilmeri, 90036.
The plant serves approximately 18,500 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's discharge is regulated to meet Italian and EU standards for inland and coastal waters.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and requires compliance with discharge standards to protect sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment (biological treatment). Italian plants typically use activated sludge or similar processes to meet the required effluent quality standards.
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