Overview
DP02006602_VIADANA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Viadana, Lombardia, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
DP02006602_VIADANA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Viadana, a town in the Lombardia region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,517 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving water body is designated as a sensitive area. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, 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 life and providing water for agriculture and industry in the Po Valley.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and its delta is an important migratory corridor for birds. The watershed is heavily agricultural and industrial, making effective wastewater treatment critical to preventing nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality downstream.
Frequently asked questions
DP02006602_VIADANA is located in Viadana, a town in the province of Mantua, Lombardia, Italy. The plant is situated in the Po River valley, near the EuroSpin supermarket on Via Kennedy.
The plant serves approximately 15,517 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater from DP02006602_VIADANA is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin. The Po River ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea.
The plant helps protect the Po River and its tributaries by treating wastewater before discharge. The Po River is a major waterway in northern Italy, supporting agriculture, industry, and ecosystems.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, DP02006602_VIADANA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment. If the receiving water body is in a sensitive area, more stringent treatment may be required.
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