Langhirano Wastewater Treatment Plant, Langhirano, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

The Langhirano wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Langhirano, in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The facility serves a population of approximately 17,280, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Po River basin, which drains into the Adriatic Sea. The Po River is a major Italian river supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from pollution.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Po River, which flows through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The Po basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic species and is important for irrigation and recreation.