DP01712504_ORZINUOVI_LAME Wastewater Treatment Plant, Orzinuovi, Lombardia

DP01712504_ORZINUOVI_LAME is a wastewater treatment plant located in Orzinuovi, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,673, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is part of the municipal infrastructure for the Unione dei Comuni Bassa Bresciana Occidentale. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas, which may apply to the Po River basin. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Oglio River, a tributary of the Po River. The Po River basin is a major ecological and agricultural region in northern Italy, supporting diverse aquatic life and important wetlands. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the Adriatic Sea ecosystem.

The plant's discharge likely enters the Oglio River, which flows into the Po River, Italy's longest river. The Po River basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, with significant ecological importance for migratory birds and fish. Downstream, the Po Delta forms a large wetland area that supports diverse flora and fauna. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this sensitive environment.