Overview
DP01716602_ROVATO_INTERCOMUNALE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Cazzago San Martino, Lombardia, Italy. It treats wastewater from approximately 63,088 people.
DP01716602_ROVATO_INTERCOMUNALE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pedrocca, Cazzago San Martino, in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 63,088, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports extensive agricultural and ecological systems, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River and its tributaries support diverse aquatic life and are important for irrigation and drinking water. The region's intensive agriculture and industrial activity make nutrient removal and pollution control critical for preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pedrocca, Cazzago San Martino, in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 63,088 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 people are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is also required.
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