Overview
CAMPOBASSO1_SCARAFONE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Campobasso, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 37,114 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
CAMPOBASSO1_SCARAFONE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Campobasso, the capital of the Molise region in southern Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 37,114, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the Adriatic Sea, and its operations are integral to the local sanitation infrastructure. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Adriatic basin. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and maintain water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Biferno River, which then empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect biodiversity in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Comunale Limiti Colle Calcare in the San Giovanni area of Campobasso, Molise, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 37,114, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Biferno River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially advanced treatment for sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards. Advanced treatment may be added if the receiving waters are sensitive to nutrient pollution.
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