Overview
Castel Morrone Impianto Localita Subia is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 2,700 people in Castel Morrone, Campania, Italy. It discharges 534.50 m³/day of treated effluent into local water bodies.
Castel Morrone Impianto Localita Subia is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Castel Morrone, in the Campania region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,700 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and operates within the Volturno River basin. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The designed capacity is 3,800 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 534.50 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, it removes organic matter and suspended solids but does not include advanced nutrient removal. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Volturno River, one of the major rivers in southern Italy. The Volturno flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea near the Gulf of Gaeta. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Volturno basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Volturno River basin, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Volturno is the longest river in southern Italy and supports a variety of fish species and riparian habitats. Downstream waters are used for agriculture and recreation, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal water quality in the Gulf of Gaeta.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Subia in Castel Morrone, in the province of Caserta, Campania, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,700 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Volturno River, which ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for small agglomerations discharging into freshwater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 534.50 m³/day, indicating substantial spare capacity.
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