Overview
DP02001502_CASTEL_GOFFREDO_VILLA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Castel Goffredo in Lombardia, Italy. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 14,932.
DP02001502_CASTEL_GOFFREDO_VILLA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Villa, a locality within the municipality of Castel Goffredo in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 14,932, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. Compliance with national implementation of the directive is expected. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course. The plant plays a role in protecting these downstream environments from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a major Italian waterway supporting rich biodiversity, including fish species like sturgeon and eel. Downstream, the Po Delta is an ecologically sensitive area with extensive wetlands that provide habitat for migratory birds and aquatic life. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this important ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Villa, a locality within the municipality of Castel Goffredo, in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 14,932 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, eventually reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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