DP09801801_CERVIGNANO_D_ADDA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cervignano d'Adda, Lombardy

DP09801801_CERVIGNANO_D_ADDA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Cervignano d'Adda, a municipality in the province of Lodi, Lombardy, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,213 residents and is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed under Italian and European regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 438.10 m³/day, the plant operates well below its maximum capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent), it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The advanced treatment level helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Po River and its delta.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports extensive agriculture and is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading from urban and industrial sources. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus inputs, mitigating eutrophication risks in the Adriatic Sea.