DP01512501_LOCATE_DI_TRIULZI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Locate di Triulzi, Lombardy

DP01512501_LOCATE_DI_TRIULZI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cascina Castello, Locate di Triulzi, in the province of Milan, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 56,423, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to comply with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course. Proper treatment helps protect these downstream environments from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The treated effluent from this plant enters local waterways that are part of the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river, flowing through the Po Valley and discharging into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports extensive agriculture, wetlands, and diverse aquatic life. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically and economically vital region.