Overview
Impianto C da Tre Valloni Fiorera is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Montemaggiore Belsito, Sicily, Italy. It discharges 762.16 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
Impianto C da Tre Valloni Fiorera is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Montemaggiore Belsito, a town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,850 residents and has a designed capacity of 6,700 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 762.16 m³/day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. This directive mandates secondary treatment to reduce organic pollution and protect receiving water bodies. Situated within 10 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, the plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the sea. The surrounding area is part of the Mediterranean basin, characterized by a semi-arid climate and seasonal rainfall. Proper treatment is essential to safeguard coastal water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast in northern Sicily. Treated wastewater likely discharges into a small stream or canal that flows into the sea, affecting coastal water quality. The Mediterranean Sea in this region supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. Nutrient and pathogen removal through secondary treatment helps protect these sensitive habitats from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Montemaggiore Belsito, in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Its address is Corso Principe Umberto, Montemaggiore Belsito, Palermo, Sicilia, 90020.
The plant serves approximately 3,850 residents of Montemaggiore Belsito and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, as it is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and compliance with discharge standards to protect the environment.
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