Overview
ALMYROS wastewater treatment plant serves the municipal unit of Almyros in Thessaly, Greece. It is located near the Pagasetic Gulf and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The ALMYROS wastewater treatment plant is situated in the municipal unit of Almyros, within the region of Thessaly, Greece. It serves a population of approximately 10,096 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is located near the coast of the Pagasetic Gulf, an embayment of the Aegean Sea. 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 coastal waters. The plant's operational status and permit details are not publicly listed, but it is expected to comply with national and EU environmental standards. The treated effluent from the ALMYROS plant is discharged into the Pagasetic Gulf, which connects to the Aegean Sea and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a key role in protecting the gulf's water quality from urban wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The ALMYROS plant discharges into the Pagasetic Gulf, a semi-enclosed embayment of the Aegean Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. The gulf's waters are influenced by agricultural runoff and urban development, making wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance and preventing eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The ALMYROS plant is located in the municipal unit of Almyros, in the region of Thessaly, Greece. It is situated near the coast of the Pagasetic Gulf.
The plant serves approximately 10,096 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Pagasetic Gulf, a coastal embayment of the 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 of this size discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent in coastal areas are typically required to provide secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas requiring more advanced treatment.
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