Overview
DP02003302_MARMIROLO_STR_SOAVE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Marmirolo, Lombardia, Italy. It serves a population of 5,999 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
DP02003302_MARMIROLO_STR_SOAVE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Corte Gatti, Marmirolo, in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of 5,999, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically mandated, though specific treatment levels may vary based on local conditions and receiving water sensitivity. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds. Treated effluent from the plant flows into local waterways that eventually reach the Po River, which discharges into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports extensive agriculture and is ecologically sensitive, with habitats for fish and bird species. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Corte Gatti, Marmirolo, in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy.
The plant serves a population of 5,999, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that drain into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea.
As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas where more stringent treatment may be needed.
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