Mercatello

24.3°C Water temp · Jun 7

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 24.3°C

Satellite image of MERCATELLO — Satellite image © Esri

Mercatello is a bathing water area located in Salerno, Campania. The beach features sandy shores protected by breakwater cliffs. The area is intensively urbanized with low coastal terrain and predominantly sandy shoreline.

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Water

Sandy beach with low coastal terrain protected by breakwater cliffs.

Location

Mercatello is located in the municipality of Salerno, Salerno Province, Campania region, Italy. The monitoring point is at coordinates latitude 40.666509°, longitude 14.786841°.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent (2020-2021-2022-2023). Wastewater treatment: Intercommunal biological treatment plant with active sludge located at via A. De Luca, 8, with discharge into the Picentino river. Possible pollution source identified: overflow from the S4 'Rumaccio' pumping station serving the treatment plant, with an overflow channel discharging toward the sea near the monitoring station.

Risks

Potential overflow discharge from the S4 'Rumaccio' pumping station into the sea near the bathing area.