Overview
Impianto C/da Vallone Alongi is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Aragona, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 9,636 and is located inland, with a designed capacity of 1.00.
Impianto C/da Vallone Alongi is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Aragona, in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 9,636 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian and EU classifications. As an Italian plant, 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 local water bodies that eventually drain into the Mediterranean Sea. Its inland location in Sicily's hilly terrain means it plays a role in protecting both local groundwater and downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in Sicily, a region with a Mediterranean climate and diverse watersheds. Treated effluent likely flows into streams or rivers that drain towards the southern coast of Sicily, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal environment supports marine biodiversity and is sensitive to nutrient inputs, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Aragona, in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 9,636 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal water quality.
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 EU directives, plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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