Overview
DP01602902_BOLTIERE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Grignano, Lombardia, Italy. It serves a population of 24,783 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
DP01602902_BOLTIERE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Grignano, a frazione of Brembate in the province of Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 24,783, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated in the Po River basin, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region of northern Italy. As an Italian plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, DP01602902_BOLTIERE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local hydrographic network, which ultimately drains into the Po River and then the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, Italy's largest watershed, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River and its tributaries support a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and wetland habitats. Treated effluent from the plant contributes to the river's flow, and effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and eutrophication in the sensitive Adriatic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
DP01602902_BOLTIERE is located in Grignano, a frazione of Brembate in the province of Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy. The address is Via Canonica, Grignano, Brembate, Bergamo, Lombardia, 24041.
The plant serves a population of approximately 24,783, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water network, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, DP01602902_BOLTIERE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-150,000 PE) in Italy, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires at least secondary treatment. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Adriatic Sea.
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