Overview
Vairano Patenora Depuratore in Vairano Scalo is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,500 people in Campania, Italy. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting regional sanitation.
Vairano Patenora Depuratore in Vairano Scalo is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located along Strada Statale 85 Venafrana in Vairano Scalo, a frazione of Vairano Patenora in the province of Caserta, Campania, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day and reports a discharge volume of 494.91 units, indicating operational activity consistent with its service population. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Volturno River basin, one of the major river systems in southern Italy. The Volturno flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural water use along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Volturno River basin, which flows through Campania and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Volturno supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation downstream. The surrounding area is a mix of agricultural and rural land, making proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological health of the river and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Statale 85 Venafrana in Vairano Scalo, a frazione of Vairano Patenora, in the province of Caserta, Campania, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Volturno River basin, ultimately reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant helps protect the Volturno River and its tributaries, which are important for local ecosystems, agriculture, and recreation in Campania.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of 2,000-10,000 people require secondary treatment for inland discharges. This plant meets that standard.
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