Overview
MANOCALZATI_AV_IMPIANTO_COMPRENSIORALE_DI_MANOCALZATI is a wastewater treatment plant serving Manocalzati, Campania, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 112,000 under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
MANOCALZATI_AV_IMPIANTO_COMPRENSIORALE_DI_MANOCALZATI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manocalzati, in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 112,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast. As a large agglomeration in Italy, the plant is required to meet the standards of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a substantial infrastructure. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Sele River basin. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local drainage network, part of the Sele River basin, which empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive coastal zones and marine habitats. The region supports diverse aquatic species and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Manocalzati, in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. Its address is Manocalzati, Avellino, Campania, 83042, Italia.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 112,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Sele River basin and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 100,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are sensitive (e. g. , eutrophic areas). The plant's design capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of m3/day) suggests a substantial facility.
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