DP02006101_SERMIDE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sermide, Lombardia

DP02006101_SERMIDE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sermide, a town in the province of Mantova, Lombardia, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,190 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment (secondary or equivalent) for discharges into freshwater. The plant is expected to meet national standards implemented through Italian Legislative Decree 152/2006. 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 extensive agricultural and ecological systems. The plant's operations help protect the Po River's water quality and downstream environments.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for agriculture and industry in the region. The downstream environment includes the Po Delta, an ecologically sensitive area that provides habitat for numerous bird species and fish. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological balance of this important watershed.