DP01807601_GROPELLO_CAIROLI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Gropello Cairoli, Italy

DP01807601_GROPELLO_CAIROLI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gropello Cairoli, a town in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 5,317 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Italian and EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive aims to protect the environment from the adverse effects of untreated wastewater. Compliance with national standards is expected. The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a major waterway in northern Italy, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in this ecologically and economically important region.

The plant is situated in the Po River basin, one of Italy's largest and most significant watersheds. Treated wastewater from the plant likely enters tributaries of the Po River, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species and migratory birds, and its delta is an ecologically sensitive area. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality and the health of the Adriatic coastal environment.