Overview
DP02001301_CASTELBELFORTE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Castelbelforte, Lombardia, Italy, serving approximately 2,700 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day.
DP02001301_CASTELBELFORTE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Castelbelforte, a town in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,700 and has a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 534 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive receiving waters, aligning with Italy's implementation of the directive for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, contributing to the ecological health of the Po delta and the northern Adriatic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making nutrient pollution a key concern. Advanced treatment at this plant helps mitigate eutrophication risks in downstream waters, including the Po delta, which supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Via Tito Zaniboni, Castelbelforte, in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves approximately 2,698 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with Italian regulations for sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000 require at least secondary treatment. This plant exceeds that requirement with advanced treatment, likely due to its location in a sensitive area within the Po basin.
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