Overview
Limassol wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 193,000 people in Moni, Cyprus. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for large agglomerations.
The Limassol wastewater treatment plant is located in Moni, a village in the Limassol District of Cyprus. It serves a population of approximately 193,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the southern coast of Cyprus, within 50 km of the Mediterranean Sea. As a large agglomeration in a sensitive coastal area, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Cyprus, as an EU member state, implements this directive, which requires more advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating substantial infrastructure. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via a nearby watercourse. The southern coast of Cyprus supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and fisheries. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting coastal water quality and public health in the region.
Environmental context
The Limassol plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The southern coast of Cyprus features sandy beaches and seagrass meadows that support marine biodiversity. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect recreational waters and fisheries in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The Limassol wastewater treatment plant is located in Moni, a village in the Limassol District of Cyprus, near the southern coast of the island.
The plant serves approximately 193,417 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, either directly or via a nearby watercourse, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
As an EU member state, Cyprus implements the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment for large agglomerations and more advanced treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
For large agglomerations in coastal Cyprus, typical treatment includes secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to protect the sensitive Mediterranean Sea from eutrophication.
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