Overview
DP01310201_FINO_MORNASCO_ALTO_SEVESO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Casnate, Lombardy, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 75,154 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01310201_FINO_MORNASCO_ALTO_SEVESO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Casnate, near Fino Mornasco, in the province of Como, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 75,154, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it is required to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant operates within the regulatory framework of the Italian water authorities, which enforce discharge limits and monitoring. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, ultimately contributing to the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Seveso River and downstream ecosystems, including the Po Delta, a region of significant ecological importance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seveso River, a tributary of the Lambro River, which flows into the Po River. The Po River basin is the largest in Italy and drains into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory corridors. The region's dense population and industrial activity make effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Casnate, near Fino Mornasco, in the province of Como, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 75,154, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Seveso River, which flows into the Lambro River and then the Po River, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For plants of this scale in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required if the receiving water body is designated as sensitive under the EU UWWTD.
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