Overview
DP02001601_CASTELLUCCHIO serves Castellucchio, Lombardia, Italy, treating wastewater for approximately 5,261 people. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP02001601_CASTELLUCCHIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Castellucchio, a town in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,261, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the national transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent), the directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving water bodies. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in this important regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways that feed into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward through the Po Valley, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, before discharging into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for irrigation, industry, and drinking water. Proper wastewater treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and the sensitive coastal environment of the northern Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Giovanni Falcone, Castellucchio, in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,261 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, to protect receiving waters.
In Italy, plants serving around 5,000 people generally provide secondary treatment as a minimum, in line with EU requirements. Some may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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