Overview
DP01522401_TRUCCAZZANO is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 175,500 people in Cavaione, Lombardia, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this s
DP01522401_TRUCCAZZANO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cavaione, a locality within the municipality of Truccazzano, in the Lombardia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 175,500 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant serving over 150,000 population equivalents, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary biological treatment as a minimum. For discharges into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment (nutrient removal) may be mandated. The plant's location in the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea, may influence specific treatment requirements. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water network, ultimately contributing to the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally intensive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and its delta is a critical habitat for migratory birds. The region's intensive agriculture and urban development make wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cavaione, a locality within the municipality of Truccazzano, in the province of Milano, Lombardia, Italy. Its address is Strada Provinciale Cerca, Cascina Ave Maria.
The plant serves approximately 175,519 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 150,000 population equivalents, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and, if discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, and may include nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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