Overview
DP01715001_PONTOGLIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Pontoglio, Lombardia, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,973 people and discharges into the local water system.
DP01715001_PONTOGLIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pontoglio, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,973 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually 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 irrigation along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally intensive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, as well as extensive wetlands. The basin is heavily utilized for agriculture and industry, making effective wastewater treatment critical to preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pontoglio, in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. Its address is SP100 variante di Pontoglio, Cascina Testamoreno, Pontoglio, Brescia, 25037.
The plant serves approximately 6,973 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, ultimately flowing 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 potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In Italy, compliance with this directive is enforced through national regulations, and plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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