DP01611301_GHISALBA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ghisalba, Lombardy, Italy

DP01611301_GHISALBA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ghisalba, a town in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,642 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant operating in Italy, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to comply with national standards implemented through Italian legislative decrees. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the local environment and downstream ecosystems from pollution.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is important for irrigation and drinking water supply in the Po Valley. The region's dense population and intensive agriculture make effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in the Adriatic coastal zone.