DP01510101_DRESANO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sarmazzano, Lombardia

DP01510101_DRESANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sarmazzano, a locality within Vizzolo Predabissi, in the province of Milan, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 6,675, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Po Valley, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. Italian plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet national standards. The plant's location in Lombardia places it within a region with stringent environmental oversight. The treated effluent from DP01510101_DRESANO likely discharges into a local tributary of the Po River, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical water resource for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive delta ecosystem.

The plant is located in the Po River basin, Italy's largest drainage system, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po Valley is a major agricultural and industrial area, making wastewater treatment crucial for preventing nutrient pollution and eutrophication in downstream waters. The receiving water body supports diverse fish species and migratory birds, particularly in the Po Delta, an ecologically sensitive area.