DP01909001_S_GIOVANNI_IN_CROCE Wastewater Treatment Plant, San Giovanni in Croce, Lombardy

DP01909001_S_GIOVANNI_IN_CROCE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in San Giovanni in Croce, a municipality in the province of Cremona, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,572 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 707.13 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, 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 advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem and is a critical water resource for agriculture and industry in northern Italy. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.