Overview
IMPIANTO VIA IV NOVEMBRE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Balestrate, Sicily, Italy. It serves a population of 9,398 and is located near the coast.
IMPIANTO VIA IV NOVEMBRE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Balestrate, a coastal town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,398 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration 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 treated wastewater into the local environment, likely into the Tyrrhenian Sea given its coastal proximity. This discharge supports the ecological health of the coastal waters and the Gulf of Castellammare, an important area for marine biodiversity and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which receives treated effluent. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Gulf of Castellammare, a marine area known for its biodiversity and as a migratory corridor for marine species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Balestrate, a coastal town in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Its address is Via delle Capitanerie di Porto, Balestrate.
The plant serves a population of 9,398 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, likely into the Tyrrhenian Sea due to its coastal location.
As an Italian plant serving over 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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