Overview
DP01517102_PESCHIERA_BORROMEO_L2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 182,549 people in Milano, Lombardia, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01517102_PESCHIERA_BORROMEO_L2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Milano, Lombardia, Italy. Serving a population of approximately 182,549, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Parco delle Abbazie area, within the southern part of Milano. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving over 150,000 population equivalents are required to implement tertiary treatment when discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's scale suggests it meets these regulatory standards. The plant is part of the broader wastewater infrastructure managed by the Milano metropolitan area. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which ultimately flows into the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river and drains into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Po River ecosystem and the Adriatic coastal environment from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and industrial water source. Downstream, the Po Delta is an ecologically sensitive area that provides habitat for numerous bird species and fish. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 120 Via San Dionigi, in the Parco delle Abbazie area of Municipio 5, Milano, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 182,549 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Po River basin and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant helps protect the Po River and its tributaries, as well as the Adriatic Sea, by treating wastewater before discharge.
As a plant serving over 150,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment to prevent pollution in sensitive areas like the Po River basin.
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