DP02003701_MOTTEGGIANA CIMITERO VILLA SAVIOLA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Villa Saviola, Italy

DP02003701_MOTTEGGIANA_CIMITERO_VILLA_SAVIOLA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Villa Saviola, a frazione of Motteggiana in the province of Mantua, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a small population of 629 residents and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 1,350 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 124.52 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well below its capacity. As an Italian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for sensitive areas. 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 ecosystems and agricultural activities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important region.

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 a critical habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting the river and coastal waters from eutrophication.