Overview
DP01501201_BAREGGIO is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 48,000 people in Bareggio, Lombardy, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01501201_BAREGGIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bareggio, a town in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, near Milan. The plant serves a population of approximately 47,973, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the Po Valley places it within a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations of this size, the directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a tributary of the Po River, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a critical water resource for agriculture, industry, and drinking water, and its ecological health is vital for the northern Adriatic ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Po River, Italy's longest river, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports extensive agriculture and is home to diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bareggio, a town in the Lombardy region of Italy, near Milan. Its address is Viale Don Severino Fracassi, Bareggio, Milano, Lombardia, 20008.
The plant serves approximately 47,973 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant's location in the Po Valley suggests discharge into the Po basin.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, if needed, more advanced treatment for sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide at least secondary treatment (biological treatment) to meet EU standards. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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