Overview
Piedimonte Matese Impianto di Via Canneto is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 9,800 people in Campania, Italy. It discharges into the local water system, contributing to the Volturno River basin.
Piedimonte Matese Impianto di Via Canneto is a wastewater treatment facility located in Piedimonte Matese, a town in the province of Caserta, Campania, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,800 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant operates within Italy's national regulatory framework, which implements the directive through regional environmental agencies. The facility is expected to meet secondary treatment standards to protect the receiving water body. The plant discharges into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Volturno River, one of the major rivers in southern Italy. The Volturno River drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operation is crucial for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Volturno River, which flows through Campania before entering the Tyrrhenian Sea near Castel Volturno. The Volturno basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. Downstream waters are used for irrigation and recreation, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via San Pietro Fogliesecche in Piedimonte Matese, in the province of Caserta, Campania, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 9,800 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Volturno River, which ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by Italian regional environmental agencies.
For agglomerations of 10,000 population equivalent or more, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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