DP02005501_S_BENEDETTO_PO Wastewater Treatment Plant, San Benedetto Po, Lombardy

DP02005501_S_BENEDETTO_PO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in San Benedetto Po, a town in the province of Mantua, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,866 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Italian and EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 963.30 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Po River, Italy's longest river, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, contributing to the health of the Po River and its delta ecosystem.

The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River delta is a ecologically sensitive area, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and migratory bird populations. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea.