Overview
DP01614201_MOZZANICA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Sergnano, Lombardia, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 120,000 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01614201_MOZZANICA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sergnano, in the province of Cremona, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 120,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and, for sensitive areas, tertiary treatment. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course.
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 a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and wetland habitats. The downstream environment is ecologically sensitive, with the Po Delta being an important area for biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
DP01614201_MOZZANICA is located in Sergnano, in the province of Cremona, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 120,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Po River basin and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As a large agglomeration (over 100,000 PE) in Italy, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment to protect water quality.
For plants of this scale in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving water body is designated as sensitive under the EU UWWTD.
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