Overview
IMPIANTO_VIA_MULINI serves Partinico, Sicily, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 31,000 residents. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
IMPIANTO_VIA_MULINI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Borgo Parrini, Partinico, in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 31,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under 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's treated effluent discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The surrounding area is a mix of urban and agricultural land, with the Gulf of Castellammare nearby, supporting coastal ecosystems and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea near the Gulf of Castellammare, a coastal area important for marine biodiversity and tourism. The region supports seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, making nutrient control critical to prevent eutrophication. The watershed includes agricultural runoff from citrus and olive groves, adding to the treatment challenge.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Borgo Parrini, Partinico, in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 31,000 residents, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Tyrrhenian Sea, near the Gulf of Castellammare.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging to sensitive areas.
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