DP01706302_CORTENO_GOLGI_SANTICOLO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Santicolo, Italy

DP01706302_CORTENO_GOLGI_SANTICOLO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Santicolo, a locality within Corteno Golgi, in the Lombardia region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,433 and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, with a reported discharge volume of 481.65 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant's scale places it in the small agglomeration category under the directive, which mandates appropriate treatment based on receiving water sensitivity. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Oglio River, a major tributary of the Po River. The Po River flows into the Adriatic Sea, making this plant part of a large and ecologically important river basin that supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities.

The plant is situated in the alpine valley of Val Camonica, within the Oglio River basin. Treated effluent from the plant flows into local streams that feed the Oglio River, which then joins the Po River before reaching the Adriatic Sea. The watershed supports sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and riparian habitats, making advanced treatment crucial for protecting downstream water quality.