Overview
DP01601801_BAGNATICA is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 90,000 people in Bagnatica, Lombardia, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01601801_BAGNATICA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ronca, Bagnatica, in the province of Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 90,013, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast. As a large agglomeration in Italy, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region of northern Italy.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, one of the largest and most important watersheds in Italy. The Po River flows eastward through the Po Valley and discharges into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. This basin supports extensive agriculture, industry, and biodiversity, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for both ecological health and human use, including drinking water and irrigation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ronca, Bagnatica, in the province of Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 90,013 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As a large agglomeration serving over 90,000 people, the plant is required to meet at least secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
In Italy, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, and may include nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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