Overview
DP01200301_ANGERA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Angera, Lombardy, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 14,269 people and discharges into the local water system.
DP01200301_ANGERA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Angera, a town in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Situated near the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore, the plant serves a population of approximately 14,269 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant serving a medium-sized community in Italy, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Maggiore watershed, which drains into the Ticino River, a major tributary of the Po River. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. Lake Maggiore is a large subalpine lake that supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Maggiore basin, which feeds the Ticino River, a key tributary of the Po River. The Po River ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea. Lake Maggiore is a deep, oligotrophic lake that supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The surrounding area is a mix of urban development and agricultural land, making proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
DP01200301_ANGERA is located in Angera, a town in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, near the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore.
The plant serves approximately 14,269 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lake Maggiore watershed, which flows into the Ticino River and eventually the Po River and Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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