Overview
DP01803701_CASTEGGIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Casteggio, Lombardia, Italy, serving approximately 39,785 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01803701_CASTEGGIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Casteggio, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 39,785, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its address is Via Mario Truffi, Cascina Sacchi, Casteggio, Pavia, Lombardia, 27045. As a plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and flows into the Adriatic Sea. The surrounding area is part of the Po Valley, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds. The Po River flows eastward through northern Italy and discharges into the Adriatic Sea. The basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital resource for agriculture, industry, and drinking water. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and the Adriatic coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Mario Truffi, Cascina Sacchi, Casteggio, Pavia, Lombardia, 27045, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 39,785 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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