Overview
DP01318901_PORLEZZA is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 6,306 people in Tavordo, Lombardy, Italy. It discharges into the local water system near Lake Lugano.
DP01318901_PORLEZZA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tavordo, a locality within the municipality of Porlezza, in the province of Como, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,306 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are classified as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and European standards. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches Lake Lugano, a subalpine glacial lake shared between Italy and Switzerland. The lake is an important ecological and recreational resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a drinking water source for surrounding communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting the lake's water quality from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water system that drains into Lake Lugano, which is part of the Po River basin. Lake Lugano is a deep, oligotrophic lake that supports a variety of fish species and is a vital resource for tourism and local communities. Protecting its water quality is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain biodiversity. The plant's location in a mountainous region near the lake requires careful management of nutrient loads to avoid algal blooms and oxygen depletion.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tavordo, a locality within the municipality of Porlezza, in the province of Como, Lombardy, Italy. Its address is along the Pista Ciclabile ex ferrovia Menaggio-Porlezza.
The plant serves approximately 6,306 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system that ultimately flows into Lake Lugano, a subalpine lake in the Po River basin.
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 and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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