DP01703501_CAPO_DI_PONTE_CAPOLUOGO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cemmo, Lombardy

DP01703501_CAPO_DI_PONTE_CAPOLUOGO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cemmo, a frazione of Capo di Ponte in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a small population of 58 people and operates with advanced treatment technology, reflecting Italy's commitment to high environmental standards in the Alpine foothills. As an advanced treatment facility, the plant likely employs processes such as biological nutrient removal or tertiary filtration to achieve stringent effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 29.00 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 11.48 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. Italy implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations, and advanced treatment is often mandated in sensitive areas like the Alpine region. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that feed into the Oglio River, a major tributary of the Po River, which ultimately flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the Oglio River basin and downstream ecosystems, including the Po Delta, from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into the Oglio River basin, which drains into the Po River and then the Adriatic Sea. The Oglio River supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a network of rivers in the Po Valley, an ecologically sensitive region. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting downstream habitats and water quality in the Adriatic coastal zone.