Overview
DP01800401_ALBUZZANO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Albuzzano, Lombardy, Italy. It serves a population of 2,692 with a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day and discharges 532.92 m³/day.
DP01800401_ALBUZZANO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Albuzzano, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,692 and is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed under Italian regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 532.92 m³/day, it operates well within its capacity. As an advanced treatment facility, it meets stringent standards for nutrient removal and pollutant reduction, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The 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. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Po River and its downstream ecosystems from pollution, supporting water quality and aquatic life in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows 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. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in the Adriatic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Madre Teresa di Calcutta, Albuzzano, in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,692 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Po River basin and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and additional pollutant reduction beyond secondary treatment.
As an advanced treatment plant serving a small agglomeration, it complies with the EU UWWTD requirements for sensitive areas, ensuring high-quality effluent to protect the Po River and Adriatic Sea.
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