Overview
Paphos wastewater treatment plant serves the Acheleia area of Paphos, Cyprus, with a population equivalent of 119,611. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and is located within 50 km of the coast.
The Paphos wastewater treatment plant is located in Acheleia, within the Paphos district of Cyprus. It serves a population equivalent of 119,611, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1. As a facility in an EU member state, the plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge limits to protect marine and coastal environments. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a local watercourse or marine outfall. The surrounding region includes coastal ecosystems and agricultural areas that depend on proper wastewater management. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in the Paphos coastal zone, which supports tourism, fisheries, and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The Paphos plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed includes seasonal streams that flow into coastal waters, supporting marine habitats such as seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological health of the Paphos coastline, which is important for tourism and marine life.
Frequently asked questions
The Paphos wastewater treatment plant is located in Acheleia, in the Paphos district of Cyprus, near the city of Paphos.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 119,611, making it a large agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater from the Paphos plant is discharged into the Mediterranean Sea, likely via a marine outfall or local watercourse, given its coastal proximity.
As a Cypriot facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people and tertiary treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
For a large agglomeration in a coastal EU member state like Cyprus, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment likely required to protect the sensitive Mediterranean marine environment.
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