Overview
DP09801001_CASALPUSTERLENGO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Somaglia, Lombardia, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 19,031 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
DP09801001_CASALPUSTERLENGO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Somaglia, a municipality in the province of Lodi, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 19,031, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near Casalpusterlengo, along Via Emilia, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the surrounding area. 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 stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant is expected to comply with national implementation of the directive, ensuring adequate treatment before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically and economically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a rich variety of aquatic life and is crucial for irrigation and drinking water supply. The Po Delta is an ecologically sensitive area, hosting diverse bird species and fish populations. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the health of this vital ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Somaglia, a municipality in the province of Lodi, Lombardia, Italy. Its address is Via Emilia variante di Casalpusterlengo, Ducatona, Somaglia.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 19,031, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Po River basin, eventually reaching the 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 of this size and more stringent treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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