Overview
DP01200401_ARCISATE is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 15,600 people in Brenno Useria, Arcisate, Lombardy, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01200401_ARCISATE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Brenno Useria, a frazione of Arcisate in the province of Varese, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,600, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates tertiary treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas, such as those subject to eutrophication. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Po River basin and then into the Adriatic Sea. The region is characterized by its proximity to the Alpine foothills and the Po Valley, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local tributaries of the Po River, Italy's longest river, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. The region is also important for agriculture, making proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
DP01200401_ARCISATE is located in Brenno Useria, a frazione of Arcisate in the province of Varese, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 15,623 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local tributaries that flow into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and, if discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-100,000 people) in Italy, the EU directive requires secondary treatment. If the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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