Overview
DP09702301_COLICO_MONTEGGIOLO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Curcio, Colico, in Lombardia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 11,233 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP09702301_COLICO_MONTEGGIOLO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Curcio, near Colico, in the Lombardia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,233, classifying it as a 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 discharging into freshwater. The directive mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant's discharge likely enters the Adda River or its tributaries, which flow into Lake Como, a major subalpine lake. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Lake Como watershed, with treated effluent likely discharging into the Adda River system, which flows into Lake Como. Lake Como is a deep subalpine lake that supports a variety of fish species and is a key water resource for the region. Downstream, the Adda River continues to the Po River, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The area is ecologically sensitive due to the lake's oligotrophic conditions and the need to prevent nutrient enrichment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Curcio, near Colico, in the province of Lecco, Lombardia, Italy. Its address is Via Forte Fuentes, Pontèe, Monteggio, Curcio, Colico, Lecco, Lombardia, 23823.
The plant serves a population of approximately 11,233 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is likely discharged into a local watercourse that feeds into the Adda River, which then flows into Lake Como. The plant must comply with EU standards for freshwater discharge.
The plant helps protect the Adda River and Lake Como by treating wastewater before discharge. This prevents pollution in the lake, which is a vital ecological and recreational resource in Lombardia.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater, and more stringent treatment if the receiving water is sensitive. The plant's compliance ensures protection of Lake Como and downstream waters.
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