DP01719501_VEROLANUOVA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Verolanuova, Lombardy

DP01719501_VEROLANUOVA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Verolanuova, a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,198 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters. The directive mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations discharging into freshwater systems. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River is Italy's longest river and flows into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the Po basin and downstream environments.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy before emptying into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and provides water for extensive agriculture in the Po Valley. The downstream environment includes the Po Delta, a ecologically sensitive area that serves as a crucial habitat for migratory birds and aquatic life. Effective wastewater treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants entering this important watershed.