DP01502201_BESATE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Besate, Lombardy, Italy

DP01502201_BESATE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Besate, a municipality in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of around 2,426, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,700 cubic meters per day and a reported discharge volume of 480.26 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. The plant is regulated under Italian national law implementing the EU directive, ensuring compliance with discharge standards for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural irrigation. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Po River and its delta.

The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, the largest river system in Italy. The Po River flows through the Po Valley, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, before emptying into the Adriatic Sea. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems, including the Po Delta, which is an ecologically sensitive area.