DP09805201_SECUGNAGO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Secugnago, Lombardy

DP09805201_SECUGNAGO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Secugnago, a town in the province of Lodi, Lombardy, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,050 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this small agglomeration. The plant is situated along Strada provinciale 168 in the Località Stazione area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 405.83 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size are required to provide appropriate treatment, and advanced treatment aligns with standards for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Po River basin, one of Italy's most significant watersheds. The Po River flows eastward into the Adriatic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural activities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically and economically important region.

The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, Italy's largest river system. The Po flows through the Po Valley, a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, before emptying into the Adriatic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is crucial for irrigation and drinking water. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is vital for preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic Sea and maintaining the ecological balance of the Po delta.