Overview
DP01713301_PALAZZOLO_SULL_OGLIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Palazzolo sull'Oglio, Lombardia, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 21,150 people.
DP01713301_PALAZZOLO_SULL_OGLIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Palazzolo sull'Oglio, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of around 21,150, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. 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 plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Oglio River, a major tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Oglio River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the river's water quality and the downstream Po River basin ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oglio River, which flows into the Po River and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea. The Oglio River is part of the Po basin, Italy's largest river system, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and agricultural irrigation. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Palazzolo sull'Oglio, in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. Its address is Via Bravadorga, Gonzere, Palazzolo sull'Oglio.
The plant serves approximately 21,150 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Oglio 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 mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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