Overview
DP01522001_TREZZANO_SUL_NAVIGLIO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Trezzano sul Naviglio, Lombardy, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 34,623 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
DP01522001_TREZZANO_SUL_NAVIGLIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Milan, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 34,623, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated in an industrial zone and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the area. As a plant serving a population equivalent between 10,000 and 100,000, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants in sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant's operations help protect the Naviglio Grande canal system and downstream water bodies from pollution, supporting aquatic life and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Naviglio Grande, a canal that connects to the Ticino River, a major tributary of the Po River. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, forming a large delta ecosystem. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and industrial corridor. The plant's discharge must meet EU standards to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 31 Via Charles Darwin, in the industrial zone of Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 34,623 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Naviglio Grande canal, which flows into the Ticino River and eventually the Po River and Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and may require more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. Many Italian plants in this category also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Po River basin.
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