DP01711601_MUSCOLINE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Burago, Lombardia, Italy

DP01711601_MUSCOLINE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Burago, within the municipality of Muscoline, in the Lombardia region of Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,190 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats wastewater from the local community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 2,600 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 433.54 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population and receiving water sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Po River and its delta.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is the longest river in Italy and supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and extensive wetlands in its delta. The advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea and maintaining the ecological balance of the downstream environment.