DP01800517_ARENA_PO_MONTEACUTO - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Arena Po, Lombardy

DP01800517_ARENA_PO_MONTEACUTO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Arena Po, a municipality in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 44 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the Po River basin. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 44.00 volume units, and it currently discharges 8.71 volume units of treated wastewater, indicating a low utilization rate. 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 advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive ecosystem of the Po basin and the Adriatic coastal zone.

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 migratory fish species and wetland habitats. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the river and the Adriatic coastal environment.