Overview
DP01206901_FERRERA_DI_VARESE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Ferrera di Varese in Lombardy, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 16,000 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01206901_FERRERA_DI_VARESE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ferrera di Varese, a town in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated in the subalpine zone near Lake Maggiore, an area known for its scenic and ecological value. As a plant operating within the European Union, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent), the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent treatment in sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately drains into the Lake Maggiore basin, which is part of the Ticino River system and eventually flows into the Po River and the Adriatic Sea. Lake Maggiore is a large subalpine lake that supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for tourism and recreation. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Maggiore watershed, a major subalpine lake in the Po River basin. Lake Maggiore drains via the Ticino River into the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The lake supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical habitat for fish and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this region is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local tourism and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ferrera di Varese, a town in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, near Lake Maggiore.
The plant serves approximately 16,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Maggiore watershed, which drains via the Ticino River into the Po River and ultimately the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas like the Lake Maggiore basin, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrient loads.
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