DP01505001_CARPIANO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Carpiano, Lombardy, Italy

DP01505001_CARPIANO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Carpiano, a town in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,495 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, about 9.3 km from the nearest coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain toward the Po River basin. As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, DP01505001_CARPIANO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For small agglomerations in non-sensitive areas, secondary treatment is typically mandated. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are not publicly available, but it is expected to comply with national regulations implementing the directive. It is likely a tributary of the Lambro or Olona rivers, which flow into the Po River and eventually the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive delta ecosystem.

The plant's treated wastewater likely discharges into a local stream or canal within the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a major agricultural and industrial region, and its waters support diverse fish species and migratory birds. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and maintain ecological balance in the downstream river and delta habitats.