Overview
DP01716203_ROCCAFRANCA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Roccafranca, Lombardy, Italy. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
DP01716203_ROCCAFRANCA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Roccafranca, a municipality in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,857 people, placing it in the category of small agglomerations under European Union regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges from agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment or equivalent for freshwater discharges from populations between 2,000 and 10,000 people. The plant discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect the ecological health of the Po basin and the Adriatic coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local hydrographic network, which is part of the Po River basin. The Po River is the longest river in Italy, flowing through the Po Valley and discharging into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. This watershed supports extensive agriculture, wetlands, and biodiversity, including migratory fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this ecologically and economically important basin.
Frequently asked questions
DP01716203_ROCCAFRANCA is located in Roccafranca, a municipality in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 5,857 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Po River basin and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 people are generally required to have secondary treatment or an equivalent process for freshwater discharges.
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