Overview
DP01707701_GAVARDO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Gavardo, Lombardia, Italy. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,601 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01707701_GAVARDO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gavardo, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,601 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. It is situated in the Valle Sabbia region, near the Chiese River, which flows into the Po River basin. 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 discharge enters sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent likely discharges into the Chiese River, a tributary of the Po River, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a critical ecological and agricultural region in northern Italy, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Chiese River, a tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making wastewater treatment essential for preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality. The area supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for birds.
Frequently asked questions
DP01707701_GAVARDO is located in Gavardo, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. Its address is Borgo del Quadrèl, Gavardo, Comunità montana della Valle Sabbia, Brescia, Lombardia, 25085.
The plant serves approximately 12,601 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Chiese River, a tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
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. National regulations also apply.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment. If the receiving water is sensitive, tertiary treatment may be mandated.
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