Overview
PISCIOTTA_IMP_DI_DEPURAZIONE_CROCE_RODIO is a secondary treatment plant serving Rodio, Italy. It discharges treated wastewater near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
PISCIOTTA_IMP_DI_DEPURAZIONE_CROCE_RODIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rodio, a frazione of Pisciotta in the Campania region of southern Italy. The plant serves a small population of approximately 500 people and is situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,000 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of about 99 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely via a small watercourse or directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The area is part of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, a region known for its coastal ecosystems and biodiversity. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean basin. The coastal waters near Pisciotta support diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries. The region's karst geology means groundwater and surface water are closely connected, making pollution control critical for both coastal and inland ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rodio, a frazione of Pisciotta, in the province of Salerno, Campania, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into a small watercourse or directly into the Tyrrhenian Sea, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for discharges into coastal waters.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of about 99 cubic meters per day.
Nearby plants