Overview
DP01707801_GHEDI is a wastewater treatment plant serving Ghedi, Lombardia, Italy. It handles a population of approximately 19,053 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
DP01707801_GHEDI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ghedi, a town in the Lombardia region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 19,053, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration in Italy, DP01707801_GHEDI is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the directive mandates secondary treatment unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, in which case more stringent treatment may be required. It is expected to comply with national regulations transposing the directive. The treated effluent from DP01707801_GHEDI is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of this important basin by reducing pollutant loads before discharge.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is a critical resource for agriculture and industry in northern Italy. The Po River delta is an ecologically sensitive area that provides habitat for migratory birds and fish, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
DP01707801_GHEDI is located in Ghedi, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant's address is Via Artigianale, Ghedi, 25016.
The plant serves approximately 19,053 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving a medium agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations of this size in Italy, secondary treatment is standard under the EU directive. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect water quality in the Po River basin.
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