Overview
DP01203401_CARONNO_PERTUSELLA is a wastewater treatment plant in Lainate, Lombardy, Italy, serving over 113,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scal
DP01203401_CARONNO_PERTUSELLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lainate, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 113,411, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Po River basin, a densely populated and industrialized area. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The Po River basin includes sensitive zones such as the Adriatic Sea, so advanced treatment may be expected. Regulatory compliance is overseen by Italian authorities. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that feed into the Po River, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in a region with significant agricultural and industrial activity.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds. The Po River flows through northern Italy and discharges into the Adriatic Sea, supporting a rich ecosystem including fish species and migratory birds. The basin is subject to nutrient pollution from agriculture and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lainate, in the province of Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Its address is Via Bariola, Lainate, Milano, Lombardia, 20045.
The plant serves a population of approximately 113,411 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways that flow into the Po River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 100,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Italian authorities enforce compliance through national legislation.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 100,000 people in sensitive areas like the Po River basin typically require tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard.
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