DP02000306_BAGNOLO_S_VITO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Borgo Virgilio, Lombardy

DP02000306_BAGNOLO_S_VITO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Borgo Virgilio, in the province of Mantua, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,467 residents and has a designed capacity of 6,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 884.31 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards. The plant operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant discharges treated wastewater 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 providing water for agriculture and industry. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects 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 ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and its delta is an important migratory stopover for birds. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication in the Adriatic, a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to nutrient pollution.