S.tecla Sud

29.5°C Water temp · Jul 23

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 29.5°C

Satellite image of S.TECLA SUD — Satellite image © Esri

Lachea sud is a bathing water area located in Acicastello, province of Catania, Sicily. The beach features a steep rocky shoreline of volcanic origin with limited width of a few metres. The area is situated within a marine protected area and is subject to monitoring under Italian bathing water regulations.

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Water

Marine water body. The bathing area has a steep rocky volcanic shoreline. The water body is part of the Sicily hydrographic district (ID: ITH) and body of water ID IT1909593.

Location

Acicastello, province of Catania, Sicily. The bathing area is located near the port of the Acitrezza fraction of Acicastello. Coordinates: 15.16619°E 37.56226°N to 15.16659°E 37.56077°N. Area extends approximately 0.171 to 1.38 km.

Facilities

Services and infrastructure are present in the area, including emergency assistance, disabled access services, toilets, and food outlets. Specific detailed list of facilities available.

Season

Monitoring profile updated in March 2011 with review scheduled for 2017.

Water Quality

Classified as Excellent quality. Monitoring conducted at coordinates 15.16745°E 37.56141°N. Water quality assessment based on bacterial parameters at 95th and 90th percentile values.

Risks

Short-duration pollution events can occur due to transport of sewage from ocean currents. An old discharge point exists at the Acitrezza old port. Previous pollution events recorded on 11 August 2016 and 12 October 2016. Wastewater treatment infrastructure present but subject to monitoring for efficiency and compliance with EU Directive 91/271/CE standards.