Overview
DP01806901_GARLASCO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Garlasco, Lombardia, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 16,868 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01806901_GARLASCO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Garlasco, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of around 16,868, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with the directive ensures appropriate treatment standards. 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, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important river basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and its delta is a critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this agriculturally and ecologically significant watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Strada Mulino, Garlasco, in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 16,868 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As a medium agglomeration (10,000-100,000 PE), the plant is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Additional treatment may be needed if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Italy, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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