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

The Mirandola wastewater treatment plant is located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, serving the city of Mirandola and surrounding areas. The plant handles wastewater from a population of about 22,911, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Italian facility, the plant 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, such as those prone to eutrophication. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Po River basin, ultimately reaching the Adriatic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Po River delta and coastal environment.

The plant's discharge enters the Po River basin, which flows eastward through northern Italy into the Adriatic Sea. The Po delta is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory bird populations. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and eutrophication in the Adriatic coastal zone.