Overview
DP01700901_BAGNOLO_MELLA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Bagnolo Mella, Lombardy, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 12,964 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01700901_BAGNOLO_MELLA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bagnolo Mella, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,964 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, 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. The plant is expected to meet these standards. The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Po River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and industrial water source. The watershed includes sensitive ecosystems such as the Po Delta, which is a key migratory corridor for birds and supports rich biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Antonio Gramsci, Bagnolo Mella, in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 12,964 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size must provide at least secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, more stringent treatment may be required.
For a plant of this scale in Italy, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge. The plant must comply with national regulations implementing the EU directive.
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