DP09804801_S_MARTINO_IN_STRADA Wastewater Treatment Plant, San Martino in Strada, Lombardy

DP09804801_S_MARTINO_IN_STRADA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in San Martino in Strada, a municipality in the province of Lodi, Lombardy, Italy. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,078 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 6,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 807.30 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As an advanced treatment plant, it meets the stringent requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Po River basin, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Po River and its tributaries, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses.

The plant discharges into the local hydrographic network, which is part of the Po River basin, Italy's largest river system. The Po River flows eastward through the Po Valley and empties into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and industrial pressures. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, mitigating eutrophication risks in the Adriatic Sea.