Overview
Anthoupolis B is a wastewater treatment plant serving Paliometocho, Cyprus, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for medium agglomerations.
Anthoupolis B is a wastewater treatment plant located in Paliometocho, a suburb of Nicosia, Cyprus. The plant serves a population of approximately 34,132, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its designed capacity is 1.00, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for the surrounding communities. As a plant in Cyprus, which is an EU member state, Anthoupolis B operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes align with these standards to ensure compliance and environmental protection. The treated effluent from Anthoupolis B is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and preventing nutrient pollution in coastal waters. Its operation contributes to the overall health of the region's water resources.
Environmental context
Anthoupolis B discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Pedieos River, the longest river in Cyprus, which empties into the Mediterranean Sea near Famagusta Bay. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its semi-arid climate and seasonal water flows. The plant's treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and protects coastal habitats from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Anthoupolis B is located in Paliometocho, a suburb of Nicosia, in the Nicosia District of Cyprus.
Anthoupolis B serves a population of approximately 34,132, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from Anthoupolis B is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows into the Pedieos River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a plant in an EU member state, Anthoupolis B operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For medium agglomerations in Cyprus, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas to protect coastal and inland waters.
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