DP09801901_CODOGNO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Codogno, Lombardy, Italy

DP09801901_CODOGNO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Codogno, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 19,613 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Po River basin. The Po River flows eastward across northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation along its course.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a major waterway in northern Italy, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture. Downstream areas include the Po Delta, an ecologically sensitive region with wetlands that host migratory birds and fish species.