DP01620801_STROZZA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Amagno, Lombardia, Italy

DP01620801_STROZZA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Strozza, near Amagno, in the Lombardia region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,169 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national regulations ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses 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 regions. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.

The plant discharges into the local hydrographic network within the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity.