Scarico Via Colombo 150 M. Sud

29.2°C Water temp · Jul 23

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 29.2°C

Satellite image of SCARICO VIA COLOMBO 150 M. SUD — Satellite image © Esri

A sandy and pebbly beach located in Riposto, Sicily, in the province of Catania. The bathing water is subject to discharge impacts from a sewage discharge located north of the area and from the Sant'Anna treatment plant further north. The beach has a slight slope and is 40 meters wide on average.

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Water

Coastal marine water. The bathing area is part of a water body with ID IT1909551 in the Sicilia hydrographic district.

Location

Riposto, province of Catania, Sicily. The bathing area is identified by coordinates 15.20522°E 37.73519°N to 15.20758°E 37.73377°N. The area extends 0.19246 km.

Facilities

Bathing establishments. Services and infrastructure present in the area include assistance and first aid services, facilities for disabled persons, sanitary services, food service points, and sports facilities.

Water Quality

Classification: Excellent. Water quality is monitored according to Italian Legislative Decree 152/06. Short-duration pollution events can occur due to heavy rainfall, causing urban and livestock runoff, and potential treatment plant overflows.

Risks

Discharge from a sewage system north of the area at coordinates 15.2448°E 37.7368°N to 15.2053°E 37.7350°N. Discharge from the Sant'Anna treatment plant located further north. Short-duration pollution events can occur following heavy rainfall due to urban and zootechnical runoff and potential treatment plant malfunctions.