Sarno River

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Sarno
Personification of Sarno in Pompei
Personification of Sarno in Pompei
Origin Above Sarno
Mouth Bay of Naples, near Pompeii
Basin countries Italy
Length 24 km
Source elevation 30m
Avg. discharge 13 m³/s
Basin area 500 km²

Sarno is a stream to the south of Naples in Italy, which passes through Pompeii. It is considered the most polluted river in Europe. [1]

[edit] History

It was known as Sarnus by the Romans.

[edit] Reference

  1. ^ Water Pollution Facts