DP01702007_BORGO_S_GIACOMO_NUOVO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Borgo San Giacomo, Italy

DP01702007_BORGO_S_GIACOMO_NUOVO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Borgo San Giacomo, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of 4,533 and has a designed capacity of 8,200 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge volume of 897.37 cubic meters. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. This level of treatment is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas or where water reuse is considered. The plant's capacity utilization is low relative to its design, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the ecological health of the downstream environment, including the Po Delta, a region of significant ecological importance.

The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and extensive wetlands. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting the Po Delta and coastal waters from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for downstream communities and agriculture.