Overview
DP09708301_VALMADRERA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Valmadrera, Lombardy, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 65,660 people and discharges into the local water system.
DP09708301_VALMADRERA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Valmadrera, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 65,660 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. Situated near the southern Alps, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing urban wastewater. As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations of this size in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent likely flows into the Rio Torto or nearby streams, eventually reaching Lake Como (Lago di Como), a major subalpine lake. Lake Como is a sensitive ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and tourism resource. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Torto, a tributary of the Adda River, which flows into Lake Como, a large subalpine lake in northern Italy. Lake Como is a deep, oligotrophic lake that supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital resource for tourism and drinking water. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its biodiversity and the lake's role as a regional water source. Protecting water quality is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain the lake's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
DP09708301_VALMADRERA is located in Valmadrera, in the province of Lecco, Lombardy, Italy. The address is Via Rio Torto, Piazza Rossé, Parè, Valmadrera.
The plant serves approximately 65,660 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the Rio Torto, which flows into the Adda River and eventually into Lake Como.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, Italian plants typically provide secondary biological treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas like the Lake Como basin, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required to protect water quality.
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