DP01800516_ARENA_PO_ZAPPELLONE - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Arena Po, Lombardy

DP01800516_ARENA_PO_ZAPPELLONE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Zappellone area of Arena Po, in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,128 and has a designed capacity of 8,500 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 817.20 cubic meters per day. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas, such as those that may affect water bodies used for drinking water or recreation. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River, Italy's longest river. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the Po River basin from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and provides water for irrigation and industry. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal environment of the Adriatic.