Overview
The Marigliano NA Depuratore di Nola wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 242,000 people in Marigliano, Campania, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Marigliano NA Depuratore di Nola is a wastewater treatment plant located near the A30 Caserta-Salerno highway in Marigliano, within the metropolitan area of Naples, Campania, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 242,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Gulf of Naples. This coastal discharge point is ecologically significant, as the Gulf of Naples supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the drainage basin that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Gulf of Naples. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish populations, and is a vital resource for local fisheries and tourism. The region's Mediterranean climate and urban runoff from the Naples metropolitan area add to the environmental sensitivity of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near the A30 Caserta-Salerno highway in Marigliano, in the province of Naples, Campania, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 242,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Gulf of Naples.
As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Italy, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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