DP02000503_BORGOFORTE_CAPOLUOGO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Borgo Virgilio, Lombardy

DP02000503_BORGOFORTE_CAPOLUOGO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Borgoforte district of Borgo Virgilio, in the province of Mantua, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a small community of approximately 1,023 residents and operates with a design capacity of 900 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of about 202.52 cubic meters per day. 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), plants serving agglomerations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment, but the advanced level here indicates a higher standard, likely due to the sensitivity of the receiving environment. 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 providing water for agriculture and industry. The advanced treatment helps protect this important downstream ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

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 migratory fish species and extensive wetlands. The advanced treatment level helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea and maintaining water quality for downstream communities.