Overview
DP01816206_TRAVACO_SICCOMARIO_ROTTA is a wastewater treatment plant in San Martino Siccomario, Lombardia, Italy. It serves a population of 5,471 and discharges into local water bodies.
DP01816206_TRAVACO_SICCOMARIO_ROTTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Martino Siccomario, a municipality in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,471 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. 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. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European environmental regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is crucial for irrigation and drinking water supply in the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, reducing nutrient loads and preventing eutrophication downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Enrico De Nicola, San Martino Siccomario, in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 5,471 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches 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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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