Overview
VENTICANO_CALORE is a primary treatment plant serving 500 people in Campanarello, Campania, Italy.
VENTICANO_CALORE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the locality of San Martino, near Campanarello in the municipality of Venticano, within the province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 500 people, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting. As a primary treatment facility, it provides basic physical sedimentation and screening, which is the minimum level required under EU regulations for smaller agglomerations. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment. For agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) under 2,000, appropriate treatment is required, though primary treatment may be accepted in less sensitive areas. Indicating potential for future growth. The discharge volume of 98.98 units shows current operational levels. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Calore River, a tributary of the Volturno River. The Volturno flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea near Castel Volturno. The plant's location inland and over 10 km from the coast reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Calore-Volturno basin, which supports agricultural and ecological systems in Campania.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Calore River, a tributary of the Volturno River, which flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Volturno basin is a significant water resource for Campania, supporting irrigation, industry, and diverse aquatic life. The plant's primary treatment level means that only basic solids removal occurs, and the effluent may contain higher levels of organic matter and nutrients compared to secondary or tertiary treatment. This could affect downstream water quality, particularly in low-flow periods, though the small population served limits the overall load.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Località San Martino, Colonna Madama, Campanarello, in the municipality of Venticano, province of Avellino, Campania, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 500 people, typical of a small rural agglomeration in the Campania region.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watercourse, which flows into the Calore River, a tributary of the Volturno River, eventually reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes like sedimentation to remove settleable solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, primary treatment may be acceptable for small agglomerations in less sensitive areas.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on population served and receiving water sensitivity. For agglomerations under 2,000 PE, primary treatment is often sufficient.
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