Overview
AEGINIO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Aigínio in Central Macedonia, Greece. It operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations, treating wastewater for a population of 4,137.
The AEGINIO wastewater treatment plant is located in Aigínio, a town in the Pieria regional unit of Central Macedonia, Greece. Serving a population of 4,137, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by the local authority. As a small agglomeration under EU classification, it is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit). For agglomerations of this size in Greece, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. It is expected to comply with Greek national regulations aligned with EU directives. The treated effluent from the AEGINIO plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect the gulf's water quality and ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Thermaic Gulf via local streams, a semi-enclosed basin of the Aegean Sea. This gulf supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity, including seagrass meadows and nursery habitats. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, so effective treatment is critical for maintaining the gulf's ecological health and supporting local tourism and fishing industries.
Frequently asked questions
The AEGINIO plant is located in Aigínio, a town in the Pieria regional unit of Central Macedonia, Greece. It serves the local municipality of Pydna-Kolindros.
The plant serves a population of 4,137 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. The plant's location inland suggests discharge via streams or rivers.
As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. National implementation is overseen by the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent), Greek regulations typically require secondary treatment or equivalent. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be needed to protect coastal waters like the Thermaic Gulf.
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