Overview
Montella Impianto di Montella is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,200 people in Montella, Campania, Italy. It discharges 237.56 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Montella Impianto di Montella is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the industrial zone of Montella, in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,200 residents, reflecting its role in managing wastewater for a small community in the Apennine foothills. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. With a designed capacity of 2,155 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge of 237.56 cubic meters, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Calore Irpino River, a tributary of the Volturno River, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's operation helps protect the water quality of these rivers and the downstream marine environment, supporting aquatic life and regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Calore Irpino River basin, which flows into the Volturno River and ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional agriculture and tourism. The secondary treatment provided by the plant reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain the ecological health of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the industrial zone of Montella, in the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,200 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Calore Irpino River, part of the Volturno River basin, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this scale.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. Although the plant serves 1,200 people, it meets the secondary treatment standard, ensuring compliance with EU regulations for sensitive areas.
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