DP01813104_ROVESCALA_CA_NOVA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Scazzolino, Lombardia

DP01813104_ROVESCALA_CA_NOVA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the hamlet of Ca' Nova, part of the municipality of Rovescala in the province of Pavia, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 84 people, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 84 cubic meters per day and discharges a volume of 16.63 cubic meters, indicating it operates well below its capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like this are required to provide appropriate treatment, and the advanced level here suggests compliance with sensitive area requirements or local environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water 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 life and agricultural activities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important basin.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and its delta is a key wetland area for migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.