Overview
DP01607701_CLUSONE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Clusone, Lombardia, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,095 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
DP01607701_CLUSONE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fiorine, Clusone, in the province of Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 12,095, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and European regulatory frameworks. As a facility in the Po River basin, it contributes to the management of wastewater in a region known for its industrial and agricultural activity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment mandated in sensitive areas. The plant is expected to comply with these standards to protect local water quality. The facility operates within Italy's national regulatory system, which implements the directive through regional environmental agencies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Serio River, which flows into the Adda River and eventually the Po River, one of Italy's most important water bodies. The Po River drains into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural irrigation. The plant plays a key role in reducing nutrient and pollutant loads in this densely populated and economically vital watershed.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Alpine foothills of Lombardia, within the Serio River sub-basin of the Po River watershed. The Serio River flows southward through Bergamo province, joining the Adda River, which then feeds the Po River. The Po River delta and Adriatic Sea are the ultimate receiving waters, supporting important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The region's karst geology and intensive agriculture make nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
DP01607701_CLUSONE is located in Fiorine, Clusone, in the province of Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 12,095 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Serio River, part of the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Italy, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalents typically provide secondary biological treatment, often including nutrient removal to protect water bodies in the Po River basin.
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