Overview
Perdifumo Impianto di Depurazione Localita Lacinque is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,000 people in Perdifumo, Campania, Italy. It discharges 197.96 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Tyrrhenian coast.
The Perdifumo Impianto di Depurazione Localita Lacinque is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Perdifumo, a town in the province of Salerno, Campania, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,000 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1,000 m³/day, and it currently discharges 197.96 m³/day of treated effluent. As a coastal facility within 10 km of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the plant's discharge is subject to stringent environmental regulations to protect marine water quality. The treated wastewater is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea via small coastal streams. The area is part of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, a region known for its biodiversity and tourism. The plant plays a key role in preventing untreated sewage from reaching the sea, thereby safeguarding local beaches and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, a semi-enclosed basin of the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal waters near Perdifumo support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Cilento coast, which is important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and pathogen risks, protecting both human health and the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Perdifumo, a town in the province of Salerno, Campania, Italy. Its address is Perdifumo, Salerno, Campania, 84048, Italia.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,000 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is located within 10 km of the coast, so the effluent enters the marine environment via small coastal streams.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. For smaller agglomerations like this one, appropriate treatment is required to meet environmental objectives.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which sets standards for collection and treatment. Italian regional authorities oversee permits and compliance, ensuring that discharges meet quality standards to protect the Tyrrhenian Sea and local water bodies.
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