Overview
DP01813801_SANNAZZARO_DE_BURGONDI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Sannazzaro de' Burgondi, Lombardy, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 8,800 and is located inland near the Po River basin.
DP01813801_SANNAZZARO_DE_BURGONDI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sannazzaro de' Burgondi, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 8,800 residents and is situated in the Po Valley, a densely populated and agriculturally significant region. As a small-to-medium agglomeration, the plant is part of Italy's wastewater infrastructure managed under EU directives. The plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. Italian plants typically employ biological treatment stages to meet effluent standards. Regulatory compliance is overseen by regional environmental authorities. The treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Po River, Italy's longest river, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports extensive agriculture, wetlands, and biodiversity, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically and economically vital watershed.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, Italy's largest drainage basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River and its tributaries support diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and are surrounded by agricultural land. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of this important river system and its delta.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sannazzaro de' Burgondi, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. Its address is Via Antonio Gramsci, Cascina Balossina.
The plant serves approximately 8,800 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that feeds into the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in Italy, secondary biological treatment is standard, often involving activated sludge or similar processes to meet EU effluent quality standards.
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