Overview
DP01405702_SAMOLACO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Giumellasco, Samolaco, in Lombardia, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,000 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
DP01405702_SAMOLACO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Giumellasco, a locality within the municipality of Samolaco in the province of Sondrio, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,000 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, DP01405702_SAMOLACO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Adda River, a major tributary of the Po River. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, making this plant part of the broader Po basin ecosystem. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watercourse, which flows into the Adda River and then the Po River, Italy's longest river. The Po River discharges into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory corridors. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural and industrial activities upstream, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
DP01405702_SAMOLACO is located at 839 Via Baldirone, Giumellasco, Samolaco, in the province of Sondrio, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watercourse, which flows into the Adda River and eventually the Po River, reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 7,000 people (small-to-medium agglomerations) are typically required to have at least secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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