Overview
Lioni Impianto di Lioni is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 4,700 people in Lioni, Campania, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
Lioni Impianto di Lioni is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lioni, a town in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,700 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and its treated effluent contributes to the local hydrological network. 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 bodies. The designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day indicates the facility is sized to accommodate the local population and potential seasonal variations. The actual discharge volume of 930.43 m³/day suggests operational capacity well within design limits. The treated wastewater from Lioni flows into the local river system, eventually reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Sele River basin. This inland location means the plant's discharge affects freshwater ecosystems before any marine impact. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and small urban settlements, making the plant's role in protecting water quality critical for both local communities and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river network, part of the Sele River basin, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain the ecological health of the receiving waters and downstream coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lioni, a town in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 4,700 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river network, which is part of the Sele River basin that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations discharging into freshwater.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
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