Overview
DP09708701_VERDERIO_INFERIORE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Paderno d'Adda, Lombardy, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 19,946 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP09708701_VERDERIO_INFERIORE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Paderno d'Adda, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of around 19,946 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated along the Adda River, a key watercourse in the Po River basin. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the Adda River, which flows into the Po River and eventually the Adriatic Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation downstream. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the Adda River ecosystem and the broader Po basin from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adda River, a tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Adda River supports a variety of fish species and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The Po basin is a densely populated agricultural region, making nutrient control critical to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Paderno d'Adda, in the province of Lecco, Lombardy, Italy. Its address is Strada Alzaia, Curt de Quaronta, Paderno d'Adda.
The plant serves approximately 19,946 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Adda River, which flows into the Po River and eventually the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this scale, Italian plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Po River basin.
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