Overview
IMPIANTO C DA SANTA LIBERATA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Monreale, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of 19,000 and is located near the coast.
IMPIANTO C DA SANTA LIBERATA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Monreale, a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 19,000 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. Its location near the coast places it in a sensitive environmental zone. 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. For plants in sensitive areas, such as coastal zones, tertiary treatment may be mandated to protect marine ecosystems. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Palermo. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in the Mediterranean Sea.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the watershed of the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations. Coastal discharge requires careful management to avoid eutrophication and protect marine habitats, especially given the ecological sensitivity of the Mediterranean region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Monreale, a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Its address is Via Santa Liberata, Intravaia, Aquino, Monreale, Palermo, Sicilia.
The plant serves approximately 19,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Palermo. As a coastal plant, it must meet stringent treatment standards to protect marine ecosystems.
The plant helps protect the water quality of streams and rivers in the Monreale area that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This includes safeguarding coastal waters used for recreation and fishing.
As an Italian plant serving 19,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment. Given its coastal location, it may also need tertiary treatment to prevent nutrient pollution in sensitive marine areas.
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