Overview
DP01711301_MONTICHIARI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Montichiari, Lombardia, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 18,799 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
DP01711301_MONTICHIARI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Montichiari, a town in the Lombardia region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 18,799, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a plant in Italy, DP01711301_MONTICHIARI is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from the plant 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's role in treating wastewater helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the Po River and its delta.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a major waterway in northern Italy, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The downstream environment includes sensitive ecosystems such as the Po Delta, which is an important habitat for migratory birds and fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Montichiari, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. Its address is Via Rampina di San Giorgio, Fontanelle, Montichiari.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 18,799, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
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, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In Italy, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Po River basin.
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