Overview
MINORI_IMPIANTO_DEL_CENTRO_LOCALITA_GROTTA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Maiori, Campania, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,200 people and is located near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
MINORI_IMPIANTO_DEL_CENTRO_LOCALITA_GROTTA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Maiori, a town on the Amalfi Coast in the Campania region of southern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,200 residents and is situated in a coastal tourist area, making its operation critical for both local residents and seasonal visitors. As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. Italian regulations mandate compliance with national standards for wastewater treatment, particularly in sensitive coastal zones. The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local watercourses, contributing to the protection of the Amalfi Coast's marine environment. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and tourism-dependent ecosystems. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and safeguards bathing water quality along this popular coastline.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, via local streams and coastal runoff. The Amalfi Coast is a steep, mountainous region with limited freshwater resources, making wastewater management crucial for preventing marine pollution. The coastal waters support seagrass meadows and diverse fish populations, and are heavily used for tourism and recreation. Effective treatment reduces nutrient loads and pathogens, protecting both ecological health and bathing water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Maiori, a town on the Amalfi Coast in the Campania region of southern Italy. Its address is Via dei Limoni, San Francesco, Maiori, Salerno, Campania.
The plant serves approximately 5,200 people, including both permanent residents and seasonal tourists in the coastal area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local streams and coastal outfalls, following Italian and EU standards for coastal discharges.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations of this size.
For small coastal agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU UWWTD. Many such plants also incorporate disinfection to protect bathing water quality.
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