Overview
The Montella wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Montella in Campania, Italy. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of 7,400.
The Montella wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Montella, in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,400 residents and is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a plant serving a small agglomeration in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries. The designed capacity is 1.00 unit, and the plant's treatment process and operational status are consistent with typical facilities of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Sele River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and coastal environment, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Sele River basin, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine and freshwater habitats, including important fisheries and migratory bird routes. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in the sensitive Mediterranean coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Provinciale 43 in Montella, in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 7,400 residents in the town of Montella and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Sele River basin and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under EU directives, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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