DP02002801_GUIDIZZOLO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Birbesi, Guidizzolo, Lombardy

DP02002801_GUIDIZZOLO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the hamlet of Birbesi, within the municipality of Guidizzolo, in the province of Mantova, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of about 11,231, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are aligned with these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and extensive wetlands. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of the Po delta and coastal Adriatic waters.