LIMATOLA_IMPIANTO_LOCALITA_BIANCANO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Castel Morrone, Campania

LIMATOLA_IMPIANTO_LOCALITA_BIANCANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the San Mauro area of Castel Morrone, in the province of Caserta, Campania, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 296.95 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Volturno River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Volturno River and the downstream coastal environment, supporting both ecological health and human uses such as recreation and fishing.

The plant discharges into the Volturno River basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea near the Gulf of Gaeta. The Volturno River is the longest river in southern Italy and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as the Italian barbel and eel. The downstream coastal area includes important habitats for migratory birds and marine biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in the river and coastal waters.