Overview
The Alexandria Imathias wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Alexandria in Central Macedonia, Greece, with a population of 17,200. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Alexandria Imathias wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Alexandria, in the Imathia regional unit of Central Macedonia, Greece. The plant serves a population of approximately 17,200, 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 discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's intended scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory species. Proper treatment helps protect the gulf's water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river system, which ultimately drains into the Thermaic Gulf, a part of the Aegean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing ground. The watershed is influenced by agricultural runoff from the surrounding plains, making nutrient removal a key environmental consideration.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the city of Alexandria, in the Imathia regional unit of Central Macedonia, Greece.
The plant serves a population of approximately 17,200 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea.
As a Greek facility serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-150,000 people in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment, while others require secondary treatment. Greek plants often include biological treatment to meet effluent standards.
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