Overview
DP02004801_REDONDESCO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Redondesco, Lombardia, Italy. It serves a population of 7,773 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
DP02004801_REDONDESCO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Redondesco, within the province of Mantova in Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,773, classifying it as a small to medium 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 agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas, which may apply given the region's water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor in northern Italy.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward through the Po Valley, supporting extensive agriculture and diverse ecosystems, before emptying into the Adriatic Sea. The region's aquatic habitats are sensitive to nutrient loading, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Redondesco, in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 7,773 people.
The plant treats wastewater that would otherwise affect local watercourses in the Po River basin, helping to protect the Po River and its tributaries.
As an Italian plant serving a population of 7,773, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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