Overview
AEDIPSOS wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Ήλια in Central Greece. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which governs treatment standards for agglomerations of this scale.
The AEDIPSOS wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Istiaia-Aidipsos, in the region of Central Greece, serving a population of approximately 12,168 people. The plant is situated near the coastal area of the Aegean Sea, reflecting the region's tourism and residential character. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (units unspecified), indicating its scale relative to the population served. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Aegean Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's operation helps protect the coastal water quality and the ecological health of the surrounding marine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The AEDIPSOS plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Aegean Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with significant ecological importance. The coastal waters support diverse marine habitats, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. Protecting water quality is critical for maintaining the region's biodiversity and supporting tourism-dependent local economies.
Frequently asked questions
The AEDIPSOS plant is located in the settlement of Ήλια, within the municipality of Istiaia-Aidipsos, in the region of Central Greece, near the coast of the Aegean Sea.
The plant serves approximately 12,168 people, corresponding to a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Aegean Sea. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, and its discharge is regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment, especially when discharging into sensitive or coastal areas.
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