Overview
DP01700602_ANGOLO_TERME_BIA_SOT is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Darfo Boario Terme, Lombardy, Italy.
DP01700602_ANGOLO_TERME_BIA_SOT is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Darfo Boario Terme, in the Lombardy region of Italy. The facility serves a small population of 70 people and is situated in the Val Camonica valley, an alpine area known for its natural landscapes. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of wastewater from the local community. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Oglio River, a major tributary of the Po River. The Po River flows into the Adriatic Sea, making the plant's advanced treatment important for protecting downstream water quality and the sensitive ecosystems of the Po basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oglio River basin, which flows through the Val Camonica valley and joins the Po River near Mantua. The Po River is Italy's longest river and its delta is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protect the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Darfo Boario Terme, in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. It sits in the Val Camonica valley, an alpine region.
The plant serves a small population of 70 people, typical of a local community facility in a rural alpine area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Oglio River, a tributary of the Po River, and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size (under 2,000 population equivalent) are generally required to provide appropriate treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds the minimum requirements, ensuring high environmental protection.
For small agglomerations in Italy, secondary treatment is typically required, but many plants like this one employ advanced treatment to meet local environmental standards, especially in sensitive areas like the Po River basin.
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