Borgonovo Val Tidone Wastewater Treatment Plant, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Borgonovo Val Tidone wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Borgonovo Val Tidone, in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,400 people, making it a small-to-medium agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Tidone River, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and drains into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the Po basin's water quality and supporting downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Tidone River, a tributary of the Po River, which flows eastward through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species.