Overview
DP01805001_CILAVEGNA is a wastewater treatment plant in Cilavegna, Lombardy, Italy, serving approximately 6,384 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size
DP01805001_CILAVEGNA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cilavegna, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,384 people, placing it within the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel. The surrounding Lombardy region is densely populated and agriculturally intensive, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality in the Po Delta and the northern Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
DP01805001_CILAVEGNA is located at Via Rocco Colli, Cilavegna, in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,384 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size and may require additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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