DP09804101_MULAZZANO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mulazzano, Lombardy, Italy

DP09804101_MULAZZANO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Mulazzano, a municipality in the province of Lodi, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,628 and has a design capacity of 3,500 m³/day, with a reported discharge volume of 718.22 m³/day. It operates under Italy's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This level of treatment is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas or where higher water quality standards are required. The facility is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, reducing direct marine impact. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is Italy's longest river and supports extensive agricultural and ecological systems. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important watersheds. The Po River flows eastward through the Po Valley, supporting intensive agriculture and diverse ecosystems before emptying into the Adriatic Sea. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic, a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to algal blooms. The surrounding Lombardy region is densely populated and industrialized, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the Po basin.