Overview
DP01602401_BERGAMO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 186,258 and is located inland, discharging into the local water system.
DP01602401_BERGAMO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bergamo, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 186,258, placing it in the category of a large agglomeration under European Union regulations. It is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a large agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment levels based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For plants serving over 150,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is mandatory, and tertiary treatment may be required if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Po River and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and industrial water source. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin, reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
DP01602401_BERGAMO is located in Bergamo, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The address is Agip Eni, Via Fratelli Bandiera, Curnasco, Bergamo, Lombardia, 24048.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 186,258, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 150,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and possibly tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant must comply with national regulations implementing the EU directive.
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