Overview
DP01808801_MEDE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Mede, Lombardia, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 23,626 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01808801_MEDE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mede, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,626, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It operates within Italy's regulatory framework, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive requires at least secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if the discharge enters a sensitive area. Typical plants in this region employ biological treatment followed by disinfection. Italy's water authorities oversee compliance with national decrees transposing the directive. 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 extensive agricultural and ecological systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Po River's water quality and the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The surrounding Lombardia region is densely populated and agriculturally intensive, making wastewater treatment critical for preventing nutrient pollution and eutrophication in the Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
DP01808801_MEDE is located in Mede, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 23,626 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size (10,000-100,000 population equivalent) require at least secondary treatment. Italy has transposed this directive into national law, and the plant must comply with discharge standards set by regional authorities.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Italy, typical treatment includes primary sedimentation followed by biological secondary treatment (activated sludge or biofiltration), often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Po River basin.
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