Overview
DP01213901_VIGGIU is a wastewater treatment plant serving Baraggia, Viggiù, in Lombardia, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,989 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
DP01213901_VIGGIU is a wastewater treatment plant located in Baraggia, a locality within the municipality of Viggiù, in the province of Varese, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,989 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent (PE) discharging into freshwater. Typical facilities of this size employ biological treatment to meet national standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin and the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting both local ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local hydrographic network within the Po River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor in northern Italy. The region's water bodies are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
DP01213901_VIGGIU is located in Baraggia, a locality within the municipality of Viggiù, in the province of Varese, Lombardia, Italy. The address is Via delle Fornaci, Baraggia, Viggiù.
The plant serves approximately 5,989 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 2,000 PE, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet national and EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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