Overview
DP01515401_PARABIAGO_CERRO_MAGGIORE is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 34,970 people in Nerviano, Lombardy, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01515401_PARABIAGO_CERRO_MAGGIORE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nerviano, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. It serves a population of approximately 34,970 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated along the Alzaia Canale Villoresi, a major irrigation canal in the Po Valley. As a plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, it is required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Canale Villoresi, which flows into the Ticino River, a major tributary of the Po River. The Po River ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Ticino River is an ecologically significant waterway that supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a regional ecological network.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Canale Villoresi, which connects to the Ticino River, a key tributary of the Po River. The Po River basin is the largest in Italy and drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Ticino River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as trout and barbel, and its waters are used for irrigation and drinking water supply downstream. The area is part of the Po Valley, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nerviano, in the province of Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Its address is Alzaia Canale Villoresi, Costa San Lorenzo, Sant'Ilario, Nerviano.
The plant serves approximately 34,970 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Canale Villoresi, an irrigation canal that flows into the Ticino River, a major tributary of the Po River.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-100,000 people) in Italy, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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