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Sarno River pollution and remediation disputes

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Sarno River pollution ~~in Scafati~~ and remediation disputes

In early August 2026, residents in Scafati reported significant environmental degradation in the Sarno River, characterized by a thick layer of white foam and an intense odor. Local citizens requested inspections from the Carabinieri and ARPAC, suspecting that the pollution might be linked to irregular industrial discharges related to the tomato processing season. By late August, the situation evolved into a political dispute following an inspection of the river conducted by Member of Parliament Francesco Emilio Borrelli. Scafati Mayor Pasquale Aliberti criticized the inspection, labeling it a “propaganda catwalk” and questioning whether the visit would result in concrete institutional actions, such as reporting findings to the Prosecutor’s Office, or if it was merely a “journalistic spectacle.” Aliberti maintained that the presence of illegal waste discharges in the Agro Nocerino Sarnese region is already ~~well-documented.~~ well-documented and noted that technical details had previously been shared with a parliamentary commission on hydrogeological risk. By early September, mayors from the Agro Nocerino-Sarnese area intensified calls for urgent action. Mayor Aliberti requested a dedicated regional council session to address the river’s environmental and hydraulic issues. Local leaders are seeking clarity regarding the implementation and timeline for approximately 420 million euros in allocated funds intended for dredging and remediation projects, placing the responsibility for these long-standing issues on the Campania Region.

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