Overview
SALERNO_IMPIANTO_SALERNO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 295,000 people in Salerno, Campania, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates advanced treatment for large agglomera
SALERNO_IMPIANTO_SALERNO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Salerno, Campania, Italy, serving a population of approximately 295,000. The plant is situated in the coastal city of Salerno, within the Campania region, and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by IREMA Group srl. As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary or more advanced treatment. Given its coastal location and the sensitivity of the Mediterranean Sea, the plant is expected to meet stringent effluent standards to protect marine water quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Gulf of Salerno. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a critical role in preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding the coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Gulf of Salerno, a coastal area that ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. This region supports diverse marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and coral formations, and is an important area for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's operation is crucial for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Salerno, Campania, Italy, at Via Roberto Wenner, Zona ASI Salerno.
The plant serves approximately 295,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Tyrrhenian Sea via the Gulf of Salerno, a coastal marine environment.
As an Italian plant serving over 150,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary or advanced treatment for large agglomerations, especially those discharging into sensitive coastal areas.
For large agglomerations in Italy, the EU UWWTD mandates at least secondary treatment. Plants near sensitive coastal areas often employ tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients and protect marine ecosystems.
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