DP01711401_MONTIRONE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Montirone, Lombardy

DP01711401_MONTIRONE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Montirone, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,953, making it a small-scale facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU directive for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 980.52 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The advanced level ensures high-quality effluent. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately 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 plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Po Valley.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po Valley is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making nutrient removal from wastewater critical to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic. The advanced treatment at this facility reduces the load of nitrogen and phosphorus, supporting the ecological health of downstream rivers and coastal waters.