DP02000305_BAGNOLO_S_VITO_ZONA_PIP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bagnolo San Vito, Lombardy

DP02000305_BAGNOLO_S_VITO_ZONA_PIP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Bagnolo San Vito area of Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a very small population of 2 and has a designed capacity of 250 cubic meters per day, indicating it likely handles local industrial or agricultural wastewater. Its location in the Po Valley places it within a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), advanced treatment is required for discharges into sensitive areas, which are common in the Po River basin due to eutrophication risks. The plant's discharge volume is 0.40 m³/day, reflecting its small scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Po River, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical water resource for agriculture and industry. Advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive delta ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The Po delta is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, mitigating eutrophication risks in the downstream river and coastal waters.