DP02002501_GAZZUOLO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Gazzuolo, Lombardy

DP02002501_GAZZUOLO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Gazzuolo, a municipality in the province of Mantua, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,376 residents and has a designed capacity of 2,300 m³ per day, with an average discharge volume of 470.36 m³ per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. 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 treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities along its course.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports rich biodiversity, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and provides water for irrigation and industry. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.