Overview
DP09700701_BARZIO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Barzio, Lombardy, Italy. It serves a population of 12,761 and is located inland, discharging into the local watershed.
DP09700701_BARZIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Barzio, a town in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,761 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure managed by local authorities. As an Italian plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, DP09700701_BARZIO is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The plant is likely operated by a municipal or regional utility under permits issued by the Lombardy environmental authority. The treated effluent from DP09700701_BARZIO is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin and then into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of local streams and rivers, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses. Its location in the Alpine foothills means it contributes to maintaining the ecological health of a region known for its natural landscapes and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which feeds into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important river systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The surrounding Lombardy region includes sensitive freshwater ecosystems that benefit from effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
DP09700701_BARZIO is located in Barzio, a town in the province of Lecco, Lombardy, northern Italy. The address is Via Pioverna, Barzio, Lecco, Lombardia, 23816.
The plant serves a population of 12,761 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving a medium agglomeration, DP09700701_BARZIO operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas that may require tertiary treatment.
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