Overview
DP01515101_MOTTA_VISCONTI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Motta Visconti in Lombardia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 8,315 and operates under EU regulations.
DP01515101_MOTTA_VISCONTI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Motta Visconti, a town in the Lombardia region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of about 8,315 residents and is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a plant serving a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), it is required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent. The directive sets standards for collecting and treating wastewater to protect the environment, with specific requirements based on population size and the sensitivity of receiving waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Po River basin, which is the largest river system in Italy. The Po River flows through the Po Valley, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, before reaching the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports important ecosystems, including wetlands and delta habitats that are critical for migratory birds and fish species. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and pollution in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Motta Visconti, a town in the province of Milan, in the Lombardia region of northern Italy. Its address is Via Alcide De Gasperi, Motta Visconti, Milano, Lombardia, 20086.
The plant serves approximately 8,315 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin. The Po River eventually flows into the Adriatic Sea.
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 to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required under EU law. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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