Overview
SAPRI_DEPURATORE_DI_SAPRI serves approximately 11,000 people in Vibonati, Campania, Italy. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the Tyrrhenian Sea via local waterways.
SAPRI_DEPURATORE_DI_SAPRI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving the town of Vibonati in the Campania region of southern Italy. The facility is situated near the coastal area of the Tyrrhenian Sea and handles wastewater from a population of about 11,000 residents. As part of Italy's wastewater infrastructure, the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day) suggests it is appropriately sized for the population served. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea, a major Mediterranean basin. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect bathing water quality along the Campania coastline.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal region supports seagrass meadows and marine habitats that are sensitive to nutrient enrichment. The area is also a popular tourist destination, making water quality protection critical for both ecological and economic reasons.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fortino, Vibonati, in the province of Salerno, Campania, Italy. It serves the municipal area of Vibonati and nearby communities.
The plant serves approximately 11,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's coastal location requires compliance with stringent discharge standards to protect marine water quality.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. National regulations implement the directive through regional environmental agencies.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Many Italian plants also incorporate nutrient removal, especially in sensitive coastal areas like Campania.
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