DP01905901_MONTODINE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Montodine, Lombardia

DP01905901_MONTODINE is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Montodine, a municipality in the province of Cremona, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,747 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small agglomeration. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 9,488 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 939.74 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on the sensitivity of receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the Po River ecosystem and downstream environments from nutrient pollution, supporting aquatic biodiversity and water quality in one of Italy's most important agricultural and industrial regions.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward across northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for agriculture and industry. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to mitigate eutrophication risks in the Po Delta and coastal Adriatic waters.