Overview
DP01314701_MERONE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Merone, Lombardy, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 113,791, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
DP01314701_MERONE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Merone, a town in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of around 113,791, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Po River basin, a densely populated and industrialized area. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrient loads. The plant's location in Lombardy, a region with significant agricultural and industrial activity, underscores the importance of effective wastewater management to protect water quality. The treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Po River, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for irrigation and drinking water. Proper treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks in the Adriatic and preserves the ecological health of the river system.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, Italy's largest watershed, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River and its tributaries support a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and wetland habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution that could lead to algal blooms and hypoxia in the Adriatic, a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
DP01314701_MERONE is located in Merone, a town in the province of Como, Lombardy, Italy. The address is Via Cesare Battisti, 22045 Merone.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 113,791, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a water body within the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 100,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, if in a sensitive area, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal.
For large agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard. In sensitive areas like parts of the Po basin, additional tertiary treatment for nitrogen and phosphorus removal is often required to protect water quality.
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