Overview
DP01703201_CALCINATO_PRATI is a wastewater treatment plant in Calcinato, Lombardy, Italy, serving approximately 6,574 people. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01703201_CALCINATO_PRATI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Calcinato, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,574, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Italy has transposed this directive into national law, and the plant is expected to meet the corresponding effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River flows eastward across northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and ecologically sensitive zones that support diverse aquatic life and migratory bird species.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local hydrographic network, which is part of the Po River basin. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting a rich ecosystem including wetlands and delta habitats. The area is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and the presence of protected species, making proper wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on SP28 in Calcinato, in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,574 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Italian law, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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