ARGENTA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Argenta, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

ARGENTA wastewater treatment plant is located in Argenta, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,893 people as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. Its inland location places it within the Po River basin, a major water system in the region. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (8,893 PE falls under the 2,000-10,000 PE category). The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas. The treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that eventually drain into the Po River and then the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important agricultural and ecological corridor. The plant's performance contributes to the overall water quality of this sensitive delta and coastal ecosystem.

The plant is located in the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea via the Po Delta. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and serving as a critical migratory corridor for birds. The Po Delta is a sensitive environment where nutrient loading from wastewater can impact coastal water quality and marine habitats.