DP01806101_DORNO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dorno, Lombardia, Italy

DP01806101_DORNO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Dorno, a municipality in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,090 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the receiving water body sensitivity. For small agglomerations in inland areas, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the discharge is into a sensitive area requiring more advanced treatment. It is expected to comply with Italian national regulations implementing the directive. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's major river systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of these downstream environments, which are ecologically significant for the region.

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Po River, which flows through the Po Valley and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin supports extensive agriculture and is home to diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is subject to nutrient pollution pressures from agricultural runoff and urban areas.