Overview
DP01511601_ORIGGIO_EST_LAINATE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Lainate, Lombardy, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 7,912 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01511601_ORIGGIO_EST_LAINATE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lainate, a town in the Metropolitan City of Milan, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 7,912, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Po Valley, a densely populated and industrialized 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 based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For small agglomerations in non-sensitive areas, secondary treatment is typically mandated. It operates within Italy's national implementation of the directive, overseen by regional environmental agencies. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Po River basin. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation. The region's dense population and industrial activity place pressure on water quality, making effective treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant watersheds. The Po River flows approximately 652 km eastward to the Adriatic Sea, supporting extensive agriculture, wetlands, and biodiversity. The lower Po Delta is an ecologically sensitive area that provides habitat for migratory birds and fish species. Effective wastewater treatment in the Lombardy region helps reduce nutrient loading and pollution in the river system, safeguarding both freshwater and coastal environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Giovanni Verga, Lainate, in the Metropolitan City of Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 7,912 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of receiving waters. Italy implements this directive through national legislation enforced by regional environmental agencies.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 PE) in non-sensitive areas, the EU directive typically mandates secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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