Overview
DP01803401_CASORATE_PRIMO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Casorate Primo in Lombardia, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 9,300 residents.
DP01803401_CASORATE_PRIMO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Casorate Primo, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 9,300 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets national and European standards for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local environment and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and wetland habitats. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin, which is vital for agriculture, biodiversity, and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Casorate Primo, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy. Its address is Via Santagostino, Casorate Primo, 27022.
The plant serves approximately 9,300 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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