Overview
DP01815001_SIZIANO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Siziano, Lombardia, Italy. It handles a population of approximately 6,749 and discharges into local waterways.
DP01815001_SIZIANO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Siziano, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,749 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As an Italian plant, DP01815001_SIZIANO 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 appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas, which may apply depending on the receiving water body's classification. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually 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. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Po River basin, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a vital water resource for northern Italy, supporting agriculture, industry, and biodiversity. The surrounding Lombardia region features a dense network of canals and rivers, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
DP01815001_SIZIANO is located in Siziano, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy. Its address is Via Ticinello, Siziano, 27018.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,749 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, which eventually 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 this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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