| Sarno | |
|---|---|
Personification of Sarno in Pompei |
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| 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 |
The Sarno, known as Sarnus to the Romans, is a stream that passes through Pompeii to the south of the Italian city of Naples. It is considered the most polluted river in Europe.[1] It flows about 24 km from Mt. Sarno to Naples.