Overview
DP01621801_TRESCORE_BALNEARIO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Gorlago, Lombardia, Italy. It treats wastewater from a population equivalent of approximately 40,207 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01621801_TRESCORE_BALNEARIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gorlago, a town in the province of Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 40,207, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin and then into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports diverse aquatic life, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local drainage network, which is part of the Po River basin. The Po River traverses northern Italy and discharges into the Adriatic Sea, supporting a rich ecosystem including fish species and migratory birds. The region's intensive agriculture and industrial activity make nutrient removal and pollution control critical for maintaining water quality in the Po and its delta.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Postorre, Gorlago, in the province of Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 40,207 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 PE, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
In Italy, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards, especially if discharging into sensitive areas like the Po River basin.
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