Overview
DP01212001_SESTO_CALENDE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Sesto Calende, Lombardy, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 11,765 people, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
DP01212001_SESTO_CALENDE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sesto Calende, a town in the province of Varese, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 11,765, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Ticino River places it within the Po River basin, a major hydrological system in northern Italy. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to meet secondary treatment standards, with tertiary treatment mandated if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to comply with these regulations, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ticino River, a tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Ticino River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Po Valley. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this sensitive river system, contributing to the overall health of the Po basin and the Adriatic coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ticino River, which flows into the Po River and ultimately the Adriatic Sea. The Ticino River is a significant watercourse in Lombardy, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a migratory corridor for fish species. The Po basin is one of the most agriculturally and industrially intensive regions in Europe, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sesto Calende, in the province of Varese, Lombardy, Italy. Its address is Via Golasecca, Cascina Impiove, Sesto Calende.
The plant serves approximately 11,765 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ticino River, which flows into the Po River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant protects the Ticino River and the downstream Po River, which are vital water bodies in northern Italy supporting diverse ecosystems and human uses.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalents must provide secondary treatment. This plant is expected to comply with these standards to protect the Ticino River and Po basin.
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