Overview
DP01622401_VALBREMBO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Brembate di Sopra, Lombardy, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 46,268 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01622401_VALBREMBO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Brembate di Sopra, in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 46,268, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Brembo River places it within the Po River basin, a major hydrological system in northern Italy. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. For sensitive areas, such as those draining into the Adriatic Sea, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrient loads. It is expected to comply with Italian national regulations implementing the directive. The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Brembo River, a tributary of the Adda River, which flows into the Po River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. This watercourse supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems, including the Po Delta.
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 highly productive agricultural area and supports important wetland habitats. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic, making effective treatment critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Brembate di Sopra, in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. Its address is Ponte di Briolo, Brembate di Sopra, Bergamo, 24030.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 46,268, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is likely 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 10,000 PE, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment. Italian national regulations implement this directive.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is the minimum standard. In sensitive areas like the Po basin, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required to protect the Adriatic Sea.
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