DP01710701_MAZZANO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mazzano, Lombardy, Italy

DP01710701_MAZZANO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Mazzano, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,723 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for a small community. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates within the regulatory framework of the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. This level of treatment is typical for sensitive areas where eutrophication is a concern. The designed capacity is 2,000 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 539.06 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. As an Italian facility, it complies with national regulations transposing EU directives, ensuring treated effluent meets stringent quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Po delta and coastal Adriatic environment.

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and wetland habitats. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea and protecting the ecological balance of the Po delta.