DP01403201_GORDONA_AREA_IND_LE, Gordona

Overview

DP01403201_GORDONA_AREA_IND_LE is a wastewater treatment plant in Gordona, Lombardy, Italy, serving approximately 23,552 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

DP01403201_GORDONA_AREA_IND_LE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gordona, within the Valchiavenna mountain community in the province of Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 23,552, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 discharging into freshwater. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Valchiavenna region is known for its alpine environment, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant is situated in the Valchiavenna valley, part of the Po River basin. Treated wastewater likely enters a tributary of the Adda River, which flows into Lake Como and then the Po River, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea. The alpine watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient pollution.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Gordona, in the Valchiavenna mountain community, province of Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy.

The plant serves approximately 23,552 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.

The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.

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 discharging into freshwater.

Under the EU directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be mandated.