DP02003002_MANTOVA_ZONA_ARTIGIANALE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mantova, Italy

DP02003002_MANTOVA_ZONA_ARTIGIANALE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Formigosa district of Mantova, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a small population of 1,280 residents and has a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 253.40 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, the plant goes beyond secondary biological treatment to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, which is typical for plants discharging into sensitive water bodies under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like this, the directive requires appropriate treatment, and Italy has implemented national regulations that often mandate advanced treatment in sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately drains into the Po River basin, which flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports extensive agricultural irrigation, as well as diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the Po Valley, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through the Po Valley and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and eel, and provides water for irrigation and industry. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea, which is a sensitive marine environment.