Overview
Ariano Irpino Impianto Martiri is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 6,000 people in Campania, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Ariano Irpino Impianto Martiri is a wastewater treatment facility located in Ariano Irpino, a town in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 6,000 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. For small agglomerations, the directive mandates secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring that the plant meets basic environmental standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Adriatic Sea via the Ofanto River basin. The surrounding area is characterized by hilly terrain and agricultural land, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting both local streams and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ofanto River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea near Barletta. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation in the surrounding agricultural region. The Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin, is sensitive to nutrient inputs, so effective treatment at inland plants like this one helps reduce eutrophication risks in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Via Martiri in Ariano Irpino, in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Ofanto River basin, which flows to the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment or an equivalent process to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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