Overview
DP01707201_FLERO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Flero, Lombardia, Italy. It serves a population of approximately 11,217 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
DP01707201_FLERO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Flero, within the province of Brescia in Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,217, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integrated into the regional water management infrastructure. As a plant in Italy, DP01707201_FLERO 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 discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality objectives. The treated effluent from DP01707201_FLERO is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting these downstream environments from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports extensive agricultural irrigation and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading. The Po Delta is a key habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
DP01707201_FLERO is located in Flero, a municipality in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. Its address is Contegnaga, Flero, Brescia, Lombardia, 25020.
The plant serves approximately 11,217 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from DP01707201_FLERO is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, DP01707201_FLERO must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, if necessary, more stringent treatment for sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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