Overview
DP02004201_POGGIO_RUSCO is a wastewater treatment plant in Poggio Rusco, Lombardia, Italy, serving approximately 6,668 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of th
DP02004201_POGGIO_RUSCO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Poggio Rusco, a town in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,668 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration 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 discharges to freshwater and estuaries for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. For this scale, appropriate treatment processes are expected to meet the directive's standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of this important regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Po River basin, which drains a large portion of northern Italy. Treated wastewater from the plant likely enters local tributaries that flow into the Po River, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and its delta is an ecologically sensitive area for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Massarani, Poggio Rusco, in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,668 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, ultimately flowing into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent discharging to freshwater.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU UWWTD, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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