DP09804201_ORIO_LITTA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Orio Litta, Lombardy

DP09804201_ORIO_LITTA is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Orio Litta, a municipality in the province of Lodi, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,254 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small community. Its advanced treatment level indicates a high standard of pollutant removal, consistent with Italian and EU environmental standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,500 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 446.21 cubic meters per day, operating well below its capacity. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely employs processes such as biological nutrient removal or tertiary filtration to meet stringent effluent quality requirements. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment, but advanced treatment may be mandated if the receiving waters are sensitive. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a major Italian watercourse supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into the Po River basin, which flows through northern Italy before reaching the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports a rich variety of aquatic species and is an important agricultural region. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the Adriatic, preserving water quality for both ecological and human uses.