DP01808102_LINAROLO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Linarolo, Lombardy, Italy

DP01808102_LINAROLO is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Linarolo, a municipality in the province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,232 people and has a designed capacity of 5,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 837.79 m³/day. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. Italy implements this directive through national legislation, and plants of this scale are expected to meet stringent effluent standards to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local hydrological 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 providing water for agriculture and industry. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water bodies from eutrophication.

The plant's treated effluent enters the Po River basin, which flows eastward through the Po Valley and discharges into the Adriatic Sea. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for birds. The Po Delta is a sensitive environment where nutrient pollution can lead to algal blooms and hypoxia, making advanced treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.