DP02005202_RONCOFERRARO_GOVERNOLO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Governolo, Lombardy

DP02005202_RONCOFERRARO_GOVERNOLO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Governolo, a frazione of Roncoferraro in the Province of Mantua, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,996 residents and has a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 395.14 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The advanced classification indicates the plant is equipped to meet stringent effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater 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 life and agricultural activities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant region.

The plant is located inland in the Po River basin, a major Italian watershed that drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports extensive agriculture and diverse aquatic ecosystems. Advanced treatment at this facility reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters, including the Po Delta and the Adriatic coastal zone.