Overview
DEPURATORE DI PIETRAMURATA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Pietramurata, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population of 2,647 with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
DEPURATORE DI PIETRAMURATA is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Pietramurata, a frazione of Dro in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,647 residents and is situated in the scenic Sarca Valley near Lake Garda. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 602.59 m³/day, it operates well below its capacity. As an Italian facility, it complies with national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, ultimately flowing into the Sarca River and then into Lake Garda, one of Italy's largest and most ecologically important lakes. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the lake's water quality and supporting its diverse aquatic ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sarca River basin, which flows into Lake Garda, a major subalpine lake with significant ecological and recreational value. Lake Garda supports diverse aquatic life and is a key water resource for the region. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting the lake from eutrophication and preserving its biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pietramurata, a frazione of Dro in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region of northern Italy, near the Sarca River valley.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,647 residents in Pietramurata and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Sarca River and eventually into Lake Garda.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters like Lake Garda.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas such as Lake Garda.
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