DP02000203_ASOLA_CASTELNUOVO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Asola, Lombardy

DP02000203_ASOLA_CASTELNUOVO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Castelnuovo, Asola, in the province of Mantova, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,692 and has a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 730.89 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, the plant goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), Italy requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size, and advanced treatment is often mandated in sensitive areas to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities in northern Italy. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich diversity of fish and bird species and is an important agricultural water source. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, protecting the river's ecological health and the sensitive coastal environment of the Adriatic.