Overview
DP02001401_CASTEL_D_ARIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Castel d'Ario, Lombardia, Italy. It serves a population of 5,354 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
DP02001401_CASTEL_D_ARIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Castel d'Ario, a town in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,354 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have appropriate treatment systems. It is expected to comply with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant river systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the ecological health of the Po basin and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a major ecological corridor in northern Italy, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural, and the plant's treatment processes help mitigate nutrient pollution that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Castel d'Ario, a town in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy. Its address is near Tamoil on Via Trieste, with coordinates 45.186 N, 10.983 E.
The plant serves a population of 5,354 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of its size. National regulations also apply, enforced by regional authorities in Lombardia.
For small agglomerations (2,000-10,000 PE) in inland areas, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment or equivalent. Italian plants typically use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet effluent standards.
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