Overview
DP02002701_GONZAGA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Gonzaga, Lombardy, Italy. It handles a population of approximately 6,894 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DP02002701_GONZAGA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gonzaga, a town in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of around 6,894 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integrated into the regional water management infrastructure of the Po River basin. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may necessitate more advanced treatment. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately flow into the Po River, Italy's longest river, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for agriculture and industry in northern Italy. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in this ecologically and economically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich diversity of fish and bird species and is an important migratory corridor. The surrounding Lombardy region is densely populated and agriculturally intensive, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
DP02002701_GONZAGA is located in Gonzaga, a town in the province of Mantua, Lombardy, northern Italy. The plant's address is Via Brigate Garibaldine, Bondeno, Gonzaga.
The plant serves approximately 6,894 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Po River basin, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies unless the receiving waters are sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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