Overview
DP01603701_BREMBATE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Crespi d'Adda, Lombardia, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 164,246 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01603701_BREMBATE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Crespi d'Adda, a town in the Lombardia region of Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 164,246, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near the Brembo River, a tributary of the Adda River, which flows into the Po River and eventually the Adriatic Sea. The plant operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. As a large plant serving over 150,000 people, it is expected to meet stringent effluent quality standards to protect the receiving water bodies. The directive also requires tertiary treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, contributing to the health of the Brembo River and downstream ecosystems. The Adda River is a significant tributary of the Po, Italy's longest river, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and drinking water. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in the Po basin and the Adriatic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Brembo River, a tributary of the Adda River, which flows into the Po River and ultimately the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic. The area supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish.
Frequently asked questions
DP01603701_BREMBATE is located in Crespi d'Adda, a town in the Lombardia region of Italy, near the Brembo River.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 164,246, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Brembo River, a tributary of the Adda River, which flows into the Po River and eventually the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 150,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment to protect sensitive water bodies.
Plants of this scale in Italy typically employ secondary biological treatment, and may include nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) if discharging into sensitive areas like the Po basin.
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