Overview
DP01803501_CASSOLNOVO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Cassolnovo, Lombardy, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,220 people and discharges into the local water system.
DP01803501_CASSOLNOVO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Villareale, Cassolnovo, in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,220 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the Italian government, ensuring compliance with environmental protection goals. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Po River basin, a major hydrological system in northern Italy. The Po River flows eastward 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 is the largest river system in Italy, flowing into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of ecosystems, including wetlands and agricultural areas, and is important for regional biodiversity. The treatment plant helps protect downstream water quality by reducing pollutant loads before discharge.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Villareale, Cassolnovo, in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 7,220 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 2,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this scale, Italian regulations mandate secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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