Overview
Impianto Consortile Gliaca Lungo Mare Luigi Rizzo is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Zappardino, Sicily, Italy. It serves approximately 21,778 people and is located near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
Impianto Consortile Gliaca Lungo Mare Luigi Rizzo is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Zappardino, a frazione of Piraino in the province of Messina, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 21,778 people, placing it in the 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 is situated within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal discharge requires compliance with stringent standards to protect marine water quality and sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the coastal region of northeastern Sicily, within the drainage basin of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Treated wastewater likely flows into small streams or directly into the sea, affecting nearshore marine habitats. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Discharge into the Tyrrhenian Sea requires careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zappardino, a frazione of Piraino in the province of Messina, Sicily, Italy. Its address is Calanovella, Zappardino, Piraino, Messina, Sicilia, 98060.
The plant serves approximately 21,778 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant is located within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, and its treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses or directly into the sea, subject to Italian and EU discharge standards.
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 and requires advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU UWWTD requires at least secondary treatment. Many Italian plants also incorporate tertiary treatment to meet local water quality standards, especially in coastal areas.
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