Overview
DP01400401_APRICA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Aprica, Lombardia, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 14,000 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
DP01400401_APRICA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Aprica, a town in the Lombardia region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 14,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, DP01400401_APRICA 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 receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin and then into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports a diverse aquatic ecosystem, including important fish species and migratory birds. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Po River basin, which is the largest river system in Italy, draining into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich aquatic ecosystem, including species such as the European eel and various migratory fish. The downstream environment includes the Po Delta, an ecologically sensitive area that provides critical habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
DP01400401_APRICA is located in Aprica, a town in the Lombardia region of northern Italy. The plant serves the local community as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 14,000, which classifies it as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent from DP01400401_APRICA is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Po River basin and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, DP01400401_APRICA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be necessary to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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