Overview
CAPRI_IMPIANTO_OCCHIO_MARINO is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 6,000 people in Capri, Campania, Italy. It discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a sensitive marine environment.
CAPRI_IMPIANTO_OCCHIO_MARINO is a wastewater treatment plant located on the island of Capri in the Campania region of Italy. It serves the local population of approximately 6,000 residents and tourists, reflecting the island's role as a major Mediterranean tourist destination. The plant is situated near the coast, with its treated effluent ultimately reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. As an Italian plant serving a population of 6,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, which may apply given the coastal location. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a facility sized for the local community. The plant's discharge enters the Tyrrhenian Sea, a basin of the Mediterranean Sea that supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and important fisheries. The coastal waters around Capri are ecologically sensitive due to tourism and marine biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and the island's natural heritage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, which is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The coastal zone around Capri supports seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) and diverse marine fauna, making it ecologically sensitive. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can lead to eutrophication, so effective treatment is critical for preserving water quality and marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Via Marina Piccola in Capri, on the island of Capri in the Campania region of Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,000 people, including residents and tourists on the island of Capri.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a coastal marine environment that is part of the Mediterranean Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent, with possible additional requirements for sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In coastal areas, additional nutrient removal may be needed to protect marine ecosystems.
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