Overview
Mignano Monte Lungo Depuratore Loc Campo Zillone is a secondary treatment plant in Campania, Italy, serving 100 people. It discharges 19.80 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
Mignano Monte Lungo Depuratore Loc Campo Zillone is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mignano Monte Lungo, a town in the Campania region of southern Italy. The plant serves a small population of approximately 100 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-scale community. It is situated near the Casilina road, within the province of Caserta. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000, but smaller plants like this one are subject to national regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 300 m³/day and currently discharges 19.80 m³/day of treated effluent. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Volturno River basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats and the coastal marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Volturno River basin, which flows through Campania and empties into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Castel Volturno. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and coastal wetlands that support diverse aquatic life. The Tyrrhenian Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with sensitive marine ecosystems, making proper wastewater treatment important for preventing nutrient enrichment and protecting biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mignano Monte Lungo, a town in the province of Caserta, Campania, Italy. Its address is Via Casilina, Casilina, Mignano Monte Lungo, Tora e Piccilli, Caserta, Campania.
The plant has a designed capacity of 300 m³ per day and currently treats approximately 19.80 m³ per day, serving a population of 100 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Volturno River basin, which ultimately flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is required for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. For smaller plants like this one, national Italian regulations apply, which typically mandate appropriate treatment to protect local water quality.
For very small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is common to meet national water quality standards. Such plants often use biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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