Overview
DP01710301_MANERBIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Manerbio, Lombardy, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 18,500 and discharges into the local water system.
DP01710301_MANERBIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Manerbio, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 18,500, placing it within the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated in the Po River basin, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Its regulatory compliance is governed by Italian national legislation transposing the directive. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Po River and then the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical water resource for agriculture and industry. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mella River, a tributary of the Oglio River, which flows into the Po River. The Po River is Italy's longest river and drains into the Adriatic Sea. The downstream environment includes sensitive delta ecosystems and coastal wetlands that support migratory birds and fish species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Manerbio, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. Its address is Via Lungo Mella Francesco Valsecchi, Manerbio, 25025.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 18,499 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mella River, which flows into the Oglio River and then the Po River, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, if needed, tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas like the Po basin, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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