Overview
DP01806801_GAMBOLO_CAPOLUOGO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Gambolò, Lombardy, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of 9,276 and operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP01806801_GAMBOLO_CAPOLUOGO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gambolò, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 9,276, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into the local hydrological network. As an Italian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies. The plant's regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for wastewater management. The plant's treated effluent likely enters the local drainage system, which flows into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant watersheds. The Po River ultimately discharges into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains a large portion of northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports extensive agriculture, wetlands, and biodiversity, including migratory bird populations. The Po Delta is an ecologically sensitive area, and nutrient loading from upstream sources can impact coastal marine habitats. Effective treatment at plants like this helps reduce eutrophication risks and maintains water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Lomellina, Gambolò, in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 9,276, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Po River basin and then to the Adriatic Sea.
The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and requires appropriate discharge standards.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment. Italian plants typically use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet these standards.
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