scarichi

Scarico is the Italian noun for discharge or outlet. The plural scarichi refers to multiple discharge points or discharges. The term is used in various technical and everyday contexts to denote either the act of releasing fluids, gases, or waste, or the physical point where releases occur. The exact meaning depends on the field and accompanying terms.

In civil engineering and sanitation, scarico commonly denotes a connection or outlet for fluids, such as scarico fognario (sewer discharge), scarico di acque reflue (wastewater discharge), or scarico pluviale (stormwater outlet). It can refer to pipes, drains, manholes, or other infrastructure that carries wastewater or stormwater away from a property or installation.

In environmental management, scarico denotes the release of pollutants or process water into the environment. Industrial scarichi are subject to regulations and permits that specify quality limits, monitoring, and reporting. Municipal systems manage scarichi through sewer networks and treatment plants to protect water quality and public health.

In the automotive and machinery context, scarico refers to the exhaust system that vents combustion gases from an engine. The scarico includes components such as the exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, resonator or muffler, and tailpipe. Scarichi in this sense describe the outlets or paths through which exhaust gases exit the vehicle.

The term is widely used across sectors, with context clarifying whether it refers to a physical outlet or the act of releasing.