Overview
DP01715901_QUINZANO_D_OGLIO is a wastewater treatment plant in Quinzano d'Oglio, Lombardia, Italy, serving approximately 6,225 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01715901_QUINZANO_D_OGLIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Quinzano d'Oglio, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 6,225, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a facility in Italy, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River flows eastward across northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds. Treated effluent from the plant flows into local waterways that feed into the Po River, which empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports extensive agriculture and is ecologically sensitive, with habitats for fish and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Ugo La Malfa in Quinzano d'Oglio, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 6,225 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways 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 mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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