DP09802501_CRESPIATICA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Crespiatica, Lombardy

DP09802501_CRESPIATICA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Crespiatica, a municipality in the province of Lodi, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population equivalent of 2,082 and has a designed capacity of 1,000 m³/day, with an average daily discharge volume of 412.16 m³/day. It is situated in the Po River basin, a major agricultural and industrial region in northern Italy. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), advanced treatment is typically required for discharges into sensitive areas, such as the Po River and its tributaries, which are subject to eutrophication. The plant's compliance with this directive ensures high-quality effluent that meets stringent environmental standards. The treated wastewater from DP09802501_CRESPIATICA is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Po River, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River delta is an ecologically important area, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive ecosystems of the Po basin.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy and empties into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River delta is a critical habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife, and the river itself supports extensive agriculture and industry. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to mitigate eutrophication in the Adriatic and protect the ecological balance of the delta.