Overview
Mia Milia B is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 157,000 people in Büyükkaymaklı, Cyprus. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Mia Milia B is a wastewater treatment plant located in Büyükkaymaklı, a suburb of Nicosia in Northern Cyprus. The plant serves a population of approximately 157,116, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus places it in a region with water scarcity and high environmental sensitivity. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a facility serving over 150,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment for such agglomerations, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Cyprus, as an EU member state, applies these standards to protect its coastal and inland waters. The treated effluent from Mia Milia B likely discharges into the Pedieos River or nearby water bodies, eventually reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a critical role in safeguarding the region's water resources, supporting public health, and preventing pollution of the sensitive marine environment that surrounds the island.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Pedieos River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea near the coast of Cyprus. The Mediterranean is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution from wastewater discharges. The region supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and important fisheries, and is a key migratory corridor for sea turtles and seabirds. Proper treatment at Mia Milia B is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect these ecological values.
Frequently asked questions
Mia Milia B is located in Büyükkaymaklı, a suburb of Nicosia in Northern Cyprus. The full address is Haspolat Su Arıtma Tesisi, Büyükkaymaklı, Lefkoşa Türk Belediyesi, Lefkoşa ilçesi, Kuzey Kıbrıs, 99100.
Mia Milia B serves a population of approximately 157,116 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from Mia Milia B likely discharges into the Pedieos River or nearby water bodies, which eventually flow into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a plant in Cyprus, an EU member state, Mia Milia B operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires at least secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 people, and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For a large agglomeration of this size in Cyprus, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, such as those near the coast or protected habitats, tertiary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to prevent eutrophication.
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