Overview
Impianto Fondo Verde Giardini is a wastewater treatment plant serving Palermo, Sicily, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 60,000 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Impianto Fondo Verde Giardini is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Ippodromo district of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 60,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the VII Circoscrizione area, near the Partanna neighborhood. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations of this size, the directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a substantial infrastructure. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses. Palermo's coastal location means the discharge affects the marine environment of the Gulf of Palermo. The surrounding watershed includes the Oreto River and other small streams that flow through the urban area, supporting coastal ecosystems and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Gulf of Palermo, a coastal area with significant ecological importance. The receiving waters support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The watershed includes the Oreto River, which flows through Palermo and contributes to the coastal zone. The area is also influenced by urban runoff and industrial activities, making proper wastewater treatment critical for protecting marine biodiversity and recreational water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Ippodromo district of Palermo, Sicily, Italy, near the Partanna neighborhood in the VII Circoscrizione.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 60,143 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Gulf of Palermo, likely through local watercourses or outfalls. The plant's coastal location means the discharge directly affects the marine environment.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, if discharging to sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU UWWTD requires at least secondary treatment. In coastal areas like Sicily, plants often include nutrient removal to protect the marine environment from eutrophication.
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