Overview
The Amalfi Depuratore di Amalfi serves the town of Amalfi in Campania, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 9,900 residents. Located near the Tyrrhenian Sea, it plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment.
The Amalfi Depuratore di Amalfi is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Amalfi, within the Campania region of southern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,900 people, reflecting the scale of a small to medium agglomeration typical of the Amalfi Coast's urban centers. Its location near the Tyrrhenian Sea places it in a sensitive coastal zone where effective treatment is essential for marine water quality. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving area is designated as sensitive. The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which supports diverse marine ecosystems including seagrass meadows and coral habitats. The Amalfi Coast is a popular tourist destination, making proper wastewater management critical for preserving both environmental health and local economic activities such as tourism and fishing.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters here support sensitive marine habitats, including Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, which are important for biodiversity and coastal protection. The Amalfi Coast's steep terrain and dense tourism increase the risk of nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment vital for preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality for recreation and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Amalfi, in the Campania region of southern Italy, near the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant serves approximately 9,900 residents, typical of a small to medium coastal agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which is a sensitive coastal environment.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 people discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 people in coastal areas typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive.
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