DP02000102_ACQUANEGRA_SUL_CHIESE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Acquanegra sul Chiese, Italy

DP02000102_ACQUANEGRA_SUL_CHIESE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Acquanegra sul Chiese, a town in the province of Mantua, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,392 residents and has a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of about 474 m³/day. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This level of treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant operates under Italy's national implementation of the directive, overseen by regional environmental agencies. 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 extensive agricultural and ecological systems. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally intensive region.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The advanced treatment at this plant helps mitigate eutrophication risks in the Adriatic Sea, which is sensitive to nutrient pollution from agricultural runoff and urban wastewater.