Recent developments regarding the treatment plants on Lake Garda have sparked a heated debate, with Lonato firmly opposing the project for a new facility in Esenta and instead proposing to expand the existing plant in Peschiera. This proposal has garnered support from both local political forces and environmental groups, who view the separation of wastewater treatment between the two shores of the lake as a misguided choice made 17 years ago. The decision by the Ministry of the Environment to place the new treatment plant in Esenta has reignited controversies and discussions about how to manage wastewater in the area.
Meanwhile, the Venetian shore continues to make independent progress: recently, the Chamber of Deputies approved a resolution to allocate new funds for wastewater collection projects promoted by the Gardesana Servizi company. This development highlights a growing divide between the two provinces; while Brescia appears to be stuck in a project standstill, Verona is rapidly advancing towards the implementation of its initiatives. The current situation suggests that the dream of consolidating everything in Peschiera may be difficult to achieve, especially considering the technical objections already raised by the relevant authorities.
