Overview
DP01813112_ROVESCALA_CAPOLUOGO_EST is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rovescala, Lombardy, Italy, serving 144 people with a design capacity of 144 m³/day.
DP01813112_ROVESCALA_CAPOLUOGO_EST is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Molino area of Rovescala, a small town in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of 144 and has a design capacity of 144 m³/day, indicating it is sized for the local community's needs. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), advanced treatment is required for discharges into sensitive areas. Advanced treatment typically involves biological nutrient removal or tertiary filtration. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting the ecological health of the Po River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Po River, Italy's longest river, which empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in the Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Molino area of Rovescala, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 144 people, consistent with a small agglomeration.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and is often required for discharges into sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a small agglomeration (under 2,000 population equivalent), the plant is subject to the directive's requirements for appropriate treatment. Advanced treatment indicates it likely discharges into a sensitive area.
The plant has a design capacity of 144 m³/day, matching the population served and indicating it is appropriately sized for the local community.
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