Overview
DP01713401_PARATICO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Capriolo, Lombardia, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 109,651 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
DP01713401_PARATICO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Capriolo, in the Lombardia region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 109,651, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Oglio River places it within the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide secondary or tertiary treatment in line with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The directive requires such plants to meet stringent effluent standards, especially if discharging into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU water quality goals. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Oglio River, a tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and recreation in the Po Valley. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and maintain water quality in the Adriatic coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oglio River, part of the Po River basin, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea. The Po Valley is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic. The downstream environment supports diverse fish species and migratory birds, requiring effective wastewater treatment to maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Sentiero Roggia Fusia in Capriolo, in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 109,651, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Oglio River, a tributary of the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As a large agglomeration (>100,000 PE), the plant must comply with the EU UWWTD, which mandates secondary or tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients and pollutants before discharge.
Italian plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, often including denitrification and phosphorus removal, to meet EU and national standards.
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