The Agrinio wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Agrinio in Western Greece, treating wastewater from approximately 65,000 residents. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Agrinio wastewater treatment plant is located in the Dimotiki Enotita Angelokastrou, within the municipality of Agrinio in the region of Western Greece. It serves a population of approximately 65,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ionian Sea via the Acheloos River or other nearby watercourses. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for both local agriculture and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the drainage basin of the Acheloos River, one of Greece's longest rivers, which flows into the Ionian Sea. The Ionian Sea is a ecologically sensitive marine area supporting diverse fish populations and important migratory species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Dimotiki Enotita Angelokastrou, within the municipality of Agrinio in the region of Western Greece, near the town of Angelokastro.
The plant serves approximately 65,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ionian Sea via the Acheloos River or other nearby watercourses.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication.