Overview
DP01311201_GRAVEDONA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Gravedona ed Uniti, Lombardy, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 13,737 people in the Lake Como region.
DP01311201_GRAVEDONA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gravedona ed Uniti, a town on the northern shore of Lake Como in the Lombardy region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,737 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant serving a community of this size, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Given the sensitive nature of the receiving environment (Lake Como, a deep subalpine lake), the plant may also be required to provide more advanced treatment to protect water quality. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into Lake Como, which is part of the Po River basin. Lake Como drains via the Adda River, which flows into the Po River and ultimately into the Adriatic Sea. The lake supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for tourism, recreation, and drinking water. Protecting its water quality is critical for both ecological health and human use.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Lake Como, a large subalpine lake in the Po River basin. Lake Como drains via the Adda River into the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The lake is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. Its oligotrophic to mesotrophic status requires careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gravedona ed Uniti, a town on the northern shore of Lake Como in the Lombardy region of Italy.
The plant serves approximately 13,737 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into Lake Como, which is part of the Po River basin. The lake drains via the Adda River into the Po River and ultimately into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving a population over 10,000, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas like Lake Como, may require tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide at least secondary biological treatment. In sensitive areas such as Lake Como, advanced treatment for nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) is often required to protect water quality.
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