Risk: Low Operational

Waste Water Treatment Station, Egypt: Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant

Egypt, Egypt, Egypt

Overview

Waste Water Treatment Station is an operational municipal plant serving Egypt. It plays a key role in managing wastewater for the region, contributing to public health and environmental protection.

Waste Water Treatment Station is an operational municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Egypt. The plant serves the local population as part of the country's wastewater infrastructure, helping to manage sewage and industrial effluents from the surrounding area. As a treatment facility in Egypt, the plant operates under national regulations that align with standards for wastewater treatment. Egyptian law requires appropriate treatment levels to protect water resources and public health, with larger agglomerations typically needing secondary or advanced treatment. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies, ultimately contributing to the Nile River basin and the Mediterranean Sea. Proper treatment is essential to safeguard downstream ecosystems, including the Nile Delta and coastal waters, which support diverse aquatic life and are vital for agriculture and fisheries.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent flows into the Nile River system, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile Delta and coastal waters are ecologically sensitive areas supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish species and migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these downstream environments.

Frequently asked questions

Waste Water Treatment Station is located in Egypt, with coordinates approximately 30.09 N, 31.99 E.

The plant is reported as operational, indicating it is actively treating wastewater.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Nile River system, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.

Wastewater treatment in Egypt is regulated by national laws and standards, including Law 48/1982 for the protection of the Nile and water resources. Plants must meet effluent quality standards to protect public health and the environment.

Municipal wastewater treatment plants in Egypt typically employ secondary treatment, and larger plants may include tertiary treatment to meet stricter discharge standards, especially in sensitive areas like the Nile Delta.

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