Overview
DP09704601_MANDELLO_DEL_LARIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Mandello del Lario, Lombardy, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 21,807 and discharges into the local water system.
DP09704601_MANDELLO_DEL_LARIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mandello del Lario, a town on the eastern shore of Lake Como in Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 21,807, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and 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 more advanced treatment if the discharge is into a sensitive area, which Lake Como is designated as due to its ecological importance. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into Lake Como, a large subalpine lake that drains into the Adda River, which eventually flows into the Po River and then the Adriatic Sea. The lake supports diverse aquatic life and is a key resource for tourism and drinking water in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Lake Como, a deep subalpine lake in the Po River basin. Lake Como drains via the Adda River into the Po, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The lake is ecologically sensitive, supporting cold-water fish species and serving as a critical habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality is essential for the lake's recreational use and downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mandello del Lario, a town on the eastern shore of Lake Como in the province of Lecco, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 21,807 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into Lake Como, which flows into the Adda River and eventually the Po River and Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
For medium agglomerations like this, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard. If the receiving water is a sensitive area like Lake Como, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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