DP02003901_PEGOGNAGA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pegognaga, Lombardia, Italy

DP02003901_PEGOGNAGA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pegognaga, a town in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,278, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Italy, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with possible additional requirements if the receiving water body is sensitive. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant river systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities along its course.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a major waterway in northern Italy, supporting extensive agriculture and diverse ecosystems. The downstream environment includes sensitive habitats such as the Po Delta, which is ecologically important for migratory birds and fish species.