Overview
IMPIANTO C DA S MARTINO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Cammarata, Sicily, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 6,475 and has a designed capacity of 1.00.
IMPIANTO C DA S MARTINO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cammarata, a town in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 6,475, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. Its location inland, more than 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural and rural landscapes, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the interior of Sicily, within the drainage basin that flows towards the southern coast of the island. Treated effluent likely enters local streams that feed into the Platani River or similar watercourses, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea near the Strait of Sicily. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory birds. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cammarata, in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,475 people.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow towards the Mediterranean Sea, likely via the Platani River basin.
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 directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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