DP01715101_POZZOLENGO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pozzolengo, Lombardy

DP01715101_POZZOLENGO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the industrial zone of Pozzolengo, in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,954 residents and has a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 782.75 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, the plant goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. This level of treatment is consistent with Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's scale places it in the small agglomeration category under the directive. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Po River and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in one of Italy's most important agricultural and industrial regions.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which is the largest river system in Italy, flowing eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a critical water resource for agriculture and industry in the Po Valley. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, mitigating eutrophication risks in the Adriatic Sea, particularly in the northern Adriatic where sensitive coastal lagoons and delta ecosystems are present.