Overview
Vitulazio Impianto di Selva serves about 12,000 people in Campania, Italy. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for secondary treatment.
The Vitulazio Impianto di Selva wastewater treatment plant is located in Vitulazio, a town in the province of Caserta, Campania, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 12,000 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italian regulations mandate compliance with national standards derived from the directive. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region's watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Campania region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Volturno River basin, which ultimately reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The area's Mediterranean climate influences seasonal flow patterns, making consistent treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vitulazio, in the province of Caserta, Campania, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 12,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Volturno River basin and eventually the Tyrrhenian Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas which may require tertiary treatment.
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