DP01511501_LACCHIARELLA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lacchiarella, Lombardy, Italy

DP01511501_LACCHIARELLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lacchiarella, a town in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 21,455 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving water body is in a sensitive area. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and supports a diverse aquatic ecosystem, including important fish species and migratory birds. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this vital river system.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich aquatic ecosystem, including species such as the European eel and various migratory birds. The region's intensive agriculture and industrial activity make effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic.