Borgo San Michele Wastewater Treatment Plant, Latina, Lazio, Italy

Borgo San Michele is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Latina municipality of Lazio, Italy. Serving a population of 2,710, the facility is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed under Italian regulations that transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal. With a designed capacity of 2,800 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 536.48 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity, indicating efficient treatment for the local community. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its discharge contributes to the protection of coastal water quality, supporting marine ecosystems and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. The coastal waters of Lazio support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects sensitive coastal ecosystems from eutrophication.