Overview
DP01312801_LIMIDO_COMASCO is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 22,000 people in Cascina Restelli, Limido Comasco, Lombardy, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01312801_LIMIDO_COMASCO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cascina Restelli, a locality within Limido Comasco, in the province of Como, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 22,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas, which are designated based on eutrophication risk or drinking water protection. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports extensive agricultural and industrial activity. Downstream ecosystems include wetlands and delta habitats that are important for migratory birds and fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via del Lavoro, Cascina Restelli, in the municipality of Limido Comasco, province of Como, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 22,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD. If the receiving waters are designated as sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
Italian plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Po River basin.
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