DP01604301_CALCINATE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Calcinate, Lombardia, Italy

DP01604301_CALCINATE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Calcinate, a town in the Lombardia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,052 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect receiving water quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Lombardia region is densely populated and industrialized, making proper wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems and water resources.

The plant is located in the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds. Treated wastewater from Calcinate likely flows into tributaries of the Po River, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital resource for agriculture and drinking water. Effective treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.