Overview
MONDRAGONE_IMPIANTO_LOC_STERCOLILLI serves about 28,500 people in Mondragone, Campania, Italy. The plant is located within 50 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
MONDRAGONE_IMPIANTO_LOC_STERCOLILLI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving the town of Mondragone in the Campania region of southern Italy. The facility is situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and treats wastewater from an estimated population of 28,500. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (10,000-150,000 population equivalent) discharging into coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a moderate-scale facility. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, ultimately reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal discharge location necessitates compliance with EU standards for sensitive areas, including potential nutrient removal requirements to protect marine ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the water quality of the Gulf of Gaeta and the broader Mediterranean Sea, supporting tourism, fisheries, and biodiversity in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local waterways, ultimately affecting the Gulf of Gaeta and the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, and is important for regional tourism. Nutrient and pathogen removal are critical to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing water quality along the Campania coast.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Potenza in Mondragone, Caserta, Campania, Italy, near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
The plant serves approximately 28,500 people in the Mondragone area.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, specifically the Gulf of Gaeta.
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 size and may require additional nutrient removal for sensitive coastal areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. For coastal discharges, they may also need advanced treatment to protect marine environments.
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