Overview
IMPIANTO DI BRONTE C DA SCIAROTTA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Bronte, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of 19,324 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
IMPIANTO DI BRONTE C DA SCIAROTTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bronte, a town in the province of Catania, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 19,324 residents, 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 discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Simeto River basin. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Simeto River basin, which flows into the Ionian Sea near Catania. The Simeto River is the largest river in Sicily and supports a variety of aquatic species, including endemic fish. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and urban pressures, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream habitats and coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bronte, a town in the province of Catania, Sicily, Italy. Its address is Via Caduti di Nassiriya, Sciarotta, Bronte.
The plant serves a population of approximately 19,324 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Simeto River basin. The Simeto River flows into the Ionian Sea, so treated effluent ultimately reaches the sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment. For standard areas, secondary treatment is sufficient. Italy implements these requirements through national legislation.
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