IMPIANTO C DA SERRAORTO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Petrosino, Sicily

IMPIANTO C DA SERRAORTO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Petrosino, a town in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,500 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Its address at Punta Parrino Sibiliana indicates a coastal location near the Mediterranean Sea. 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 discharging into coastal waters. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for the receiving environment. The plant's location near the coast means treated effluent likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, specifically the waters off the western coast of Sicily. This area supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader Mediterranean ecosystem, which is sensitive to nutrient inputs. The plant plays a role in protecting local coastal water quality and the marine environment.

The plant is situated near the coast of Sicily, with treated effluent likely discharging into the Mediterranean Sea. The local watershed drains into the Strait of Sicily, a marine area known for its biodiversity and important fisheries. The plant's operation helps mitigate nutrient pollution that could otherwise impact seagrass meadows and marine habitats in this ecologically sensitive region.