DEPURATORE DI DORSINO - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in San Lorenzo Dorsino, Trentino-Alto Adige

DEPURATORE DI DORSINO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in San Lorenzo Dorsino, within the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,700 and has a designed capacity of 6,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 553 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for agglomerations discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's capacity utilization is well below its design, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Sarca River and then into Lake Garda, a major subalpine lake. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of this ecologically sensitive region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.

The plant discharges into the Sarca River basin, which flows into Lake Garda, one of Italy's largest and most ecologically important lakes. The lake supports diverse aquatic life and is a key water resource for the region. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting the lake from eutrophication and maintaining its ecological balance.