Overview
CAIVANO DEPURATORE DI ACERRA is a wastewater treatment plant in Caivano, Campania, Italy, serving approximately 317,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CAIVANO DEPURATORE DI ACERRA is a major wastewater treatment facility located in Caivano, within the metropolitan area of Naples, Campania, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 317,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the densely populated Campania region underscores its role in managing municipal wastewater from a significant urban and industrial catchment. As a large-scale plant serving over 150,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating substantial infrastructure. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges into the local water network that ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Gulf of Naples. The region's coastal environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and tourism. Effective treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and safeguard coastal water quality, which is vital for both ecosystem health and local economic activities such as fishing and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters the drainage system of the Campania plain, flowing into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Gulf of Naples. This coastal area supports seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity, making nutrient and pathogen control essential. The region's volcanic soils and intensive agriculture also contribute to runoff, so the plant's role in reducing pollutant loads is crucial for maintaining water quality in the gulf and its beaches.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Strada Provinciale 292 Via Pantano, Caivano, in the province of Naples, Campania, Italy. It serves the Caivano area and surrounding municipalities within the Naples metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 317,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Gulf of Naples. The plant's discharge must meet EU standards to protect coastal water quality.
As an Italian plant serving over 150,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment. Compliance is enforced by Italian regional authorities.
For large agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment (biological) is standard, with tertiary treatment (nutrient removal) often required in sensitive areas like coastal zones. The plant likely employs activated sludge or similar processes to meet discharge limits.
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