Overview
DP01817701_VIGEVANO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Vigevano, Lombardy, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 67,000 people and discharges into the local water system.
DP01817701_VIGEVANO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Vigevano, a city in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 67,000 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated in the Po River basin, a major agricultural and industrial area. As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires at least secondary treatment. For agglomerations of this size in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrients and protect water quality. Compliance with the directive ensures a minimum level of treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Po River, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. This discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Po basin, a region supporting diverse aquatic life and intensive agriculture. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel. The surrounding region is heavily agricultural, making nutrient removal important to prevent algal blooms in the Adriatic. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact but still influences the river's health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vigevano, in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. Its address is Via Aguzzafame, Cascina Aguzzafame, Vigevano.
The plant serves approximately 67,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide secondary biological treatment. In sensitive areas like the Po basin, additional nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) is often required to protect water quality.
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