Overview
S. Giorgio La Molara Impianto Localita Ischitelle is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,800 people in San Giorgio La Molara, Campania, Italy. It discharges 356.34 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
S. Giorgio La Molara Impianto Localita Ischitelle is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Borgo area of San Giorgio La Molara, in the province of Benevento, Campania, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,800 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and currently treats an average daily volume of 356.34 m³, indicating substantial spare capacity. Treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows into the Tammaro River, a tributary of the Calore Irpino River, and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea via the Volturno River. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these water bodies and the downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tammaro River basin, which feeds into the Calore Irpino and Volturno rivers before reaching the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Borgo area of San Giorgio La Molara, in the province of Benevento, Campania, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 1,800 residents, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows into the Tammaro River, a tributary of the Calore Irpino River, and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As a small agglomeration in Italy, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges. Compliance is enforced by Italian regional environmental agencies.
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