Overview
DP01617801_RANICA is a wastewater treatment plant in Villa di Serio, Lombardy, Italy, serving approximately 106,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01617801_RANICA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Villa di Serio, in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 106,062, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the Po River basin places it within a densely populated and industrially active region of northern Italy. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The directive mandates that such large agglomerations achieve at least secondary biological treatment, with additional nutrient removal where necessary to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Po River and then into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports extensive agricultural activity and is home to diverse fish species, including sturgeon and eel. Nutrient pollution from urban and industrial sources poses a risk to water quality, making advanced treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance in the Po Delta and Adriatic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
DP01617801_RANICA is located in Villa di Serio, in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 106,062 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which drains into the Po River basin and ultimately the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 100,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment with nutrient removal.
For large agglomerations in Italy, the EU UWWTD mandates at least secondary biological treatment. Many such plants also incorporate tertiary treatment for nitrogen and phosphorus removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Po River and Adriatic Sea.
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