Overview
ALIFE_IMPIANTO_DI_FUSARO_VADOLARGO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Alife, Campania, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 5,400 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
ALIFE_IMPIANTO_DI_FUSARO_VADOLARGO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Alife, in the Campania region of southern Italy. The facility serves a population equivalent of 5,400, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. The plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as a minimum, with potential for tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that feed into the Volturno River basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this inland area.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Volturno River basin, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Volturno River is the longest river in southern Italy and supports a variety of aquatic habitats, including wetlands and riparian zones. Downstream, the river passes through agricultural and urban areas before reaching the sea, where it influences coastal water quality. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting both freshwater and marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Alife, in the province of Caserta, Campania, Italy. Its address is Strada Provinciale 331 ex Strada Statale 158 dir, Cidonio, Alife.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,400 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Volturno River basin, which eventually flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard. If the receiving water is sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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