Overview
The Alexandroupoli wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Alexandroupoli in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, with a population equivalent of 76,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Alexandroupoli wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Alexandroupoli, in the Evros regional unit of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. The plant serves a population equivalent of 76,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its coastal proximity within 50 km of the Aegean Sea influences its environmental management. As a facility in Greece, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For discharges into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's designed capacity is reported as 1. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Thracian Sea, part of the northern Aegean Sea. This region supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone for fisheries and migratory species. The plant plays a key role in protecting coastal water quality and the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The Alexandroupoli plant discharges into the local drainage basin that flows into the Thracian Sea, a part of the northern Aegean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including important fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the region, which is vital for both ecological health and local economic activities such as fishing and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Alexandroupoli, in the Evros regional unit of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 76,000 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Thracian Sea, part of the northern Aegean Sea.
As a Greek facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 15,000 PE are required to have at least secondary treatment. For coastal discharges, tertiary treatment may be required if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive.
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