Overview
DP01208702_LAVENO_MOMBELLO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Laveno-Mombello, Lombardia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 17,000 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
DP01208702_LAVENO_MOMBELLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Laveno-Mombello, a town in the Lombardia region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 17,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore, a major subalpine lake. 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 more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, such as lakes. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into Lake Maggiore, which flows via the Ticino River into the Po River and ultimately the Adriatic Sea. Lake Maggiore is an ecologically sensitive water body supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the lake's water quality from urban pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Lake Maggiore, a large subalpine lake that drains via the Ticino River into the Po River and then the Adriatic Sea. Lake Maggiore is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. Protecting its water quality is essential for the lake's ecosystem and downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Laveno-Mombello, a town in the Lombardia region of northern Italy, near the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore.
The plant serves approximately 17,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into Lake Maggiore, which flows into the Ticino River, then the Po River, and finally the Adriatic Sea.
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 and advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like lakes.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment. If the discharge enters a sensitive area like Lake Maggiore, tertiary treatment may be mandated.
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