Overview
DP01701501_BERLINGO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Berlingo, Lombardia, Italy. It serves a population of 3,111 with a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and discharges 615.87 m³/day of treated effluent.
DP01701501_BERLINGO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Berlingo, a municipality in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,111 residents and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by the Unione dei Comuni Bassa Bresciana Occidentale. As an advanced treatment facility, it provides a higher level of pollutant removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring compliance with stringent Italian and European standards. Operating under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is designed to treat wastewater from a small agglomeration. With a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 615.87 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating robust treatment capability for current loads. The advanced treatment process likely includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Oglio River, a major tributary of the Po River, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in safeguarding the water quality of the Po basin, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region. By employing advanced treatment, it helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oglio River basin, part of the larger Po River watershed that drains into the northern Adriatic Sea. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The advanced treatment helps mitigate nutrient pollution, which is a key concern in the Po basin due to agricultural runoff and urban discharges. Protecting this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the Adriatic coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
DP01701501_BERLINGO is located in Berlingo, a municipality in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. It serves the local community as part of the Unione dei Comuni Bassa Bresciana Occidentale.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,111 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Oglio River, a tributary of the Po River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This is typical for plants in sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. Advanced treatment is required for discharges into sensitive areas.
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