Overview
DP09704401_LOMAGNA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Usmate, Lombardia, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 33,811 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP09704401_LOMAGNA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Usmate, in the Lombardia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 33,811 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, DP09704401_LOMAGNA falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. For agglomerations of this size, the directive also mandates appropriate treatment to meet quality standards before discharge into receiving waters. Compliance with the directive ensures that treated effluent meets regulatory requirements. The plant discharges into local watercourses that eventually 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 activities along its course. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of these downstream environments, including the Po Delta, an ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Po River basin, the largest river system in Italy. The Po River flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting a rich ecosystem including fish species and migratory birds. The downstream environment includes the Po Delta, which is ecologically sensitive and supports diverse aquatic life. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
DP09704401_LOMAGNA is located in Usmate, in the Lombardia region of Italy, near the town of Lomagna.
The plant serves approximately 33,811 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and compliance with quality standards.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas, in line with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
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