DP01201302_BESOZZO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Olginasio, Lombardy

DP01201302_BESOZZO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the industrial zone of Olginasio, near Besozzo, in the Lombardy region of Italy. The plant serves a population of about 4,906 and has a designed capacity of 9,333 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 971.21 cubic meters per day. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas and agglomerations of this scale. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent that meets stringent environmental standards. As a facility serving a small agglomeration, it is subject to national regulations that align with EU directives, focusing on nutrient removal and protection of receiving water bodies. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin and then into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and downstream ecosystems, supporting both human use and aquatic life.

The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and maintaining water quality in the sensitive Po delta region.