Overview
CASALVELINO IMPIANTO STRADA SANTA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Casal Velino, Campania, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 5,994 and is located near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
CASALVELINO IMPIANTO STRADA SANTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Marina di Casal Velino, a coastal frazione of Casal Velino in the province of Salerno, Campania, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 5,994 residents and is situated within 50 kilometers of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, highlighting its role in protecting the coastal environment. As an Italian wastewater treatment plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a facility sized for the local population. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, either directly or via a small coastal stream. The area is part of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, a region known for its biodiversity and tourism. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the marine ecosystem, including seagrass meadows and coastal habitats that support local fisheries and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the coastal zone of the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The receiving water body is likely the Tyrrhenian Sea, which supports diverse marine life including seagrass meadows and important fish spawning grounds. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Cilento coast, a region with high biodiversity value. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects bathing water quality, which is vital for local tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Degli Angioini, Marina di Casal Velino, in the municipality of Casal Velino, province of Salerno, Campania, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,994 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Tyrrhenian Sea, either directly or via a coastal watercourse, in compliance with EU standards for coastal discharges.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale, Italian plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, as required by the EU directive.
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