Overview
DP01615701_PALOSCO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Palosco, Lombardy, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,600 residents and discharges into the local water system.
DP01615701_PALOSCO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Palosco, a town in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,600 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin, the largest river system in Italy. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which is the most significant water system in northern Italy. The Po River flows through densely populated and agricultural regions before reaching the Adriatic Sea. The basin supports a wide range of aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading from agricultural runoff and urban discharges. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Palosco, a town in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. Its address is Via Mornico, Ca', Palosco.
The plant serves approximately 6,600 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving about 6,600 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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