SPILAMBERTO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Spilamberto, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

The SPILAMBERTO wastewater treatment plant is located in Spilamberto, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It serves a population of about 12,236 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Italian regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Po River basin. As an Italian wastewater facility, SPILAMBERTO operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's design capacity and actual treatment processes are not publicly reported, but it is expected to comply with national standards derived from EU directives. The plant's discharge contributes to the water quality of the Po River watershed, which is ecologically significant as it supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. The Po River flows into the Adriatic Sea, making the treatment plant's performance important for both local and downstream environmental health. Proper treatment helps protect the region's water resources from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The SPILAMBERTO plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Po River basin, one of Italy's most important hydrological systems. The Po River flows eastward through the Po Valley and empties into the Adriatic Sea, supporting extensive agriculture and diverse ecosystems. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading from agricultural runoff and urban discharges, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and preventing eutrophication in the Adriatic.