Overview
DP01815301_STRADELLA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Stradella, Lombardia, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 24,202 and discharges into the local water system.
DP01815301_STRADELLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Stradella, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 24,202, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, 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 sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to comply with these standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Po River, one of Italy's major rivers. The Po basin supports extensive agriculture and diverse aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the Po River and its delta, which empties into the Adriatic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Po River, which flows eastward through northern Italy to the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic. The downstream environment includes wetlands and coastal areas that support migratory birds and fish species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Stradella, in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 24,202 people.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Po River, which eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. DP01815301_STRADELLA, serving about 24,202 people, falls into this category and is required to meet secondary treatment standards.
In Italy, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. If the receiving waters are sensitive, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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