DP01304601_CARIMATE, Lentate sul Seveso

Overview

DP01304601_CARIMATE is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 72,702 people in Lentate sul Seveso, Lombardy, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

DP01304601_CARIMATE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lentate sul Seveso, in the Lombardy region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 72,702 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Po River basin, a major hydrological system in northern Italy. As an Italian plant serving over 50,000 people, DP01304601_CARIMATE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater management. The plant discharges into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Po River and then into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive ecosystems of the Po Delta.

Environmental context

The plant is located in the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and wetland habitats. The downstream environment includes the Po Delta, a region of ecological importance that provides breeding grounds for birds and supports biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed.

Frequently asked questions

DP01304601_CARIMATE is located in Lentate sul Seveso, in the province of Monza e della Brianza, Lombardy, Italy. The address is near Cimnago, with coordinates 45.689 N, 9.121 E.

The plant serves approximately 72,702 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification.

The plant discharges into the local water network, which flows into the Po River basin and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea. The plant's discharge is regulated under Italian and EU standards.

As an Italian plant serving over 50,000 people, DP01304601_CARIMATE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are sensitive areas.

For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, and often tertiary treatment to meet nutrient removal standards, especially in sensitive basins like the Po River. Compliance is enforced through regional environmental agencies.